Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a forest fire broke out in Ella area. This fire started in the mountainous area in Ravana Ella waterfall. This Ravana Ella forest reserve is famous for its rich biodiversity. The mainstream news had reported that 600 acres of land has been destroyed by this fire and that there […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The NPP government presented its first budget to the parliament yesterday (February 17 ). Social media users are actively discussing the budget. However, some of their discussions are misleading. This is our investigation into such a scenario. Social Media Posts Social media posts being spread stating the government has proposed […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Many people are criticizing President Anura Kumara and his government based on the statements made by him before he came to power, and some people are paying close attention to those. As a result, false and misleading information are circulating on social media. Below is a fact check we conducted […]
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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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