False and Fabricated Posts Targeting Kathnoruwa Siridhamma Thero & President Anura!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Dhamma teachings delivered by Venerable Kathnoruwe Siridhamma Thero, who actively contributes towards the preservation of Buddhism and social well-being, and engages in preaching not only locally but also internationally, can often be seen and heard on social media. This is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding several […]

Continue Reading

Has the President ordered an investigation into cricketers’ assets?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel   Viral posts on social media claim that the President has issued a special directive to investigate the personal assets of national cricketers following recent poor performances. Social Media Posts : Social media posts are circulating a false claim that the President ordered an audit of cricketers’ assets. These posts […]

Continue Reading

Claims that President and Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe commented on the Amarakeerthi murder convicts are false!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. In a context where the verdict was delivered regarding the case over the assault and killing of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament, Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer, several social media posts claiming that statements were made by the President and Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe […]

Continue Reading

Did President Anura Travel to Kandy Using Two Helicopters?

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. The release of unverified information on social media can mislead the public and, in certain instances, damage the reputation of recognized public figures. A post currently circulating on social media regarding President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent visit to Kandy was examined through a fact-checking investigation conducted […]

Continue Reading

President Anura Kumara Posing for a Photo with Jaffna youth, without any security in the vicinity?

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. When images and videos related to visits by the President get shared, at times they get blended with misleading narratives before going viral. This is a fact-check we conducted regarding one such image that circulated on social media.   Social Media Posts: This photo, which shows President […]

Continue Reading

Fake Posts Claim President’s Father Was a Muslim!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Social media platforms are sometimes used to spread false claims and opinions that harm or insult individuals. This article presents a fact-check conducted on a post shared on social media that misleads the public regarding the personal life of the Sri Lankan President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. […]

Continue Reading

Viral AI-Generated Video Falsely Claims President Anura Endorsed Investment Plan

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media users are frequently exposed to posts promoting investment schemes that promise extraordinary returns—often featuring well-known public figures. But do these schemes actually deliver what they claim? Factcrescendo investigated the truth behind these viral posts. Social Media Posts : A video currently circulating on social media shows President Anura […]

Continue Reading

Deepfake Video of the Ukrainian President Dancing

Videos and images claiming to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing have been widely shared online during the Russia-Ukraine war. However, our fact-checking confirms that these are deepfake creations, digitally altering someone else’s body to appear as Zelenskyy. Social Media Claim A Facebook video purportedly shows that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is dressed as a […]

Continue Reading

Did India Display Disrespect Towards Sri Lankan President AKD During His Meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka`s President AKD is currently on a state visit to India . Many misleading claims are being spread about his visit and how the Indian government is treating him.  Social Media Posts  Social media posts claim that the Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was disrespected during his meeting […]

Continue Reading

No, President AKD  Has Not Announced Rs. 50,000 for Each Household or Rs. 100,000 Grants for Individuals Over 18

After the NPP government came to power in September, many misleading social media posts targeted them. Some such posts are misleading. Social Media Posts  A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that President Anura Dissanayake has announced a financial grant of Rs. 50,000 for every household and Rs. 100,000 for every individual over 18. […]

Continue Reading