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Footage of an Adult Film Mistakenly Being Aired on TV Screen at Asiri Hospital? Find out the truth…

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media has undeniably revolutionised societal connectivity, facilitating communication and networking on an unprecedented scale. However, its influence isn’t without pitfalls. Social circles often serve as a platform for disseminating misleading content, tarnishing the image of reputable individuals and institutions. Let’s look at one such claim targeting a private hospital […]

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Ten-foot-tall Giant Skull Found in Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka? Find out the truth…

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Archaeological findings draw considerable public attention as they provide an opportunity to connect with our collective human history and understand the complexities of the world that came before us. Despite the genuine enthusiasm surrounding new discoveries, the proliferation of inaccurate narratives can distort the understanding of historical events and cultural […]

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Okapathana College: Satire in a Digital Age & the Complexity of Audience Response

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In recent months, there has been a surge in social media posts circulating within Sri Lanka, attributing to a school called Okapathana College. These posts highlight the exceptional achievements of students purportedly studying at the said school. While the creators of such posts are aware of the words’ twisted meaning […]

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A Video Of Beautiful Waterfalls in Hawaii, Viral As A Stunning Location in Sri Lanka!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lankans often exhibit a keen interest in natural beauty, frequently sharing images and videos of picturesque landscapes such as waterfalls on social media platforms. However, there have been instances where footage of foreign locations is mistakenly shared as scenes from Sri Lanka, leading to confusion and misinformation regarding the […]

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‘Happy Cow’ Products in Dubai displaying a notice saying, “Sale in Sri Lanka is Prohibited”? Find out the facts…

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දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. ‘Happy Cow’ cheese from Austria has established a significant market share in Sri Lanka and several parts of the world. A series of viral posts recently questioned the quality of these cheese products coming to Sri Lanka by citing a label at the back of ‘Happy […]

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Unique composite photo of wild animals in the central hills shared out of context!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A composite image is formed by combining multiple individual images into one. Such composite images are, at times, used to highlight key instances. However, these images also get shared with misleading interpretations on social media.  Let’s look at one such image, which went viral in Sri Lanka, parallel to World […]

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Beware of These Fake Korean Language exam applications on Google Forms!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For years, there has been a strong interest among Sri Lankans in seeking employment opportunities in Korea. However, one of the essential requirements for securing a job in Korea is passing the Korean language exam.  Unfortunately, there have been instances where fake applications, misleading Google forms, and incorrect details circulated […]

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Viral footage of a dog escaping from a leopard attack in Nilgiris, India, shared as Sri Lanka!

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Human-wildlife conflict is a concern in many regions and is especially common in most South Asian countries. This phenomenon poses significant challenges, especially to communities living near natural habitats, often resulting in property damage, livestock loss, and, in some cases, even human casualties. Even though the threat is commonplace in […]

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Minister Alles did NOT make a statement about the first arrest under the online safety bill!

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දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. The Online Safety Bill became one of the most contentious bills in Sri Lanka. Despite strong objections by the opposition, the government secured parliamentary approval, and the bill was passed into law with the speaker’s signature. Social Media and Web Reports  Viral social media posts recently […]

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