Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Viral social media posts, fuelled by mainstream media reports, claimed that the new NPP government had cancelled the construction of the Mannar and Pooneryn wind power plants, which the previous government contracted. We checked whether the current government has taken such a decision. Social Media Posts The social media posts […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the last months, after the current government was appointed, there was a lot of discussion in the society and on social media regarding the printing of money. Before this heat subsides, photos are being published on social media claiming to be new notes, and we have taken steps to […]
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As anticipated, the election year 2024 has been marked by a surge in misinformation and disinformation campaigns. Sri Lankan social media users were also heavily targeted, facing a significant influx of misleading information. At Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka, our team took proactive measures to identify and debunk various such falsehoods, which circulated not only on […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Educational Reforms have been discussed for a long time in Sri Lanka. However, some misleading claims are being spread on social media. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that Prime Minister Harini stated the educational reforms proposed by the previous government’s committees will be neglected. FB | Archived It`s […]
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Due to financial constraints, many patients consider getting assistance from the President’s Fund when they must undergo medical operations and procedures that require a substantial sum of money. Social Media Posts A viral message on social media claims that the President’s Fund is offering financial assistance for selected diseases, including cancer, kidney diseases, brain surgeries, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, news headlines were created based on the fact that the previous government gave more than 300 bar licenses within this year. However, some misleading social media posts surrounding this being circulated currently. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that 361 bar licenses issued by the previous government from […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In previous days, Sri Lanka faced severe weather conditions, and there was a lot of misleading information about them. This is our search for some such social media posts. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook, claims to show a massive tornado off the coast […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka has been recovering from a deep economic crisis. Within that context, discussions about removing the ban on vehicle importation have been arising, and social media users have been implicating the drop in vehicle prices. Social Media Posts Social media is abuzz with claims that vehicle prices in Sri […]
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