After the NPP government was established recently, there have been a lot of rumours and misleading information which are being spread on social media, targeting their policies, etc. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that Sri Lanka’s application to join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) was rejected FB | Archived Some […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, even the mainstream media has been reporting misleading news, and people are discussing this. Accordingly, due to a news report in a mainstream newspaper on November 8th, this discussion arose again. So, we decided to do a fact-check on this. Social media posts: A news post on Facebook stated, […]
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Galleface was the centre of Aragalaya protests in 2022 which paved the way for the resignation of former president Gothabaya Rajapaksa.After that there have been lot of rumours about the Galleface and how governments manage this area. Media Reports A news report of Daily Mirror implicates that the recent Cabinet decision restricts Galle Face Green […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Making a historic comeback, Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 US presidential election, and in the aftermath, several speculations have been made regarding policy and administration changes. In this context, we encountered recurring speculative posts directed towards the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung. Social Media Posts Social […]
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Social media users are often eager to discuss various foods, including their origins, nutritional benefits, and processing methods. However, while these posts can be informative, some are misleading or inaccurate, spreading myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition. These inaccuracies can create confusion about which foods are healthy, the safety of different processing techniques, and […]
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At a time when there is a lot of talk about topics such as printing money, a series of posts circulated in social media showed that currency notes bearing the signature and the image of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been created. Social Media Posts In these posts which are widely shared on social media, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka has temporarily banned the sale of pork and the slaughter of pigs due to concerns over two diseases: African Swine Fever (ASF) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). This measure aims to prevent the spread of these infections within the country’s pig population. Authorities plan to review […]
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When the National People’s Power government came to power, there were many social media posts that misled the society about their decision and certain actions. Recently, the circulation of such false notes has intensified due to various incidents. Sometimes it appears that those posts have a negative effect on individuals as well. This is an […]
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While various opinions are being expressed in society about the dates of the 2024 A-Level examination, many people are wondering whether the date will be postponed. Due to this, we have investigated the facts and made an explanation below. Social Media Posts Two letters were circulated in social media, one addressed to the Prime Minister […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A recent article published in Mint, India, states that India and Sri Lanka are in the final stages of discussions to establish a road and rail link between the two countries, with India bearing the project’s cost. The proposed project would connect Rameswaram in India with Trincomalee in Sri Lanka, providing […]
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