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Same Advisory Panel For Former President Wickremesinghe & Current President Anura Kumara?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, Duminda Hulangamuwa, President of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and Professor Anil Fernando from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura were appointed as advisors to presidential  Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Following their appointments, numerous misleading posts have gone viral, spreading false claims about them.  Social Media Posts  One such claim compares […]

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Saliya Pieris Did NOT Say that Drug Dealers “Kanchipani” & “Harak Kataa” Are Not  Connected to the Murder of “Club Wasantha”

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Saliya Peiris, the former chairman of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, has been the target of numerous misinformation campaigns. These false claims have often sought to undermine his credibility and professional reputation, exploiting his prominent role in legal and public affairs.  Social Media Posts  Social media posts are spreading […]

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No Evidence that Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Has Been Selected  as President of ADB

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the recent presidential election, social media has been flooded with rumors and misleading posts about former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Many of these posts have spread false information or taken statements out of context, creating confusion about his actions and role after leaving office. Social Media Posts  A claim is […]

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Is There a Decision to Reduce Electricity Bills by 22.5% with the Appointment of New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake?

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Since Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s appointment as president, social media has seen a surge of misleading posts targeting both him and his newly formed government. Many of these posts spread false or exaggerated claims, often distorting facts about his policies, actions, and appointments. Social Media Posts Amidst the political climate and […]

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Old Video Viral Again as Recent Statement of Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa 

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Ending corruption and bringing those who robbed the country bankrupt to justice were key themes of recently elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s election campaign. Social Media Posts  Against this backdrop, a video going viral on social media implies that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa recently stated that he had only received […]

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No Candidate Secured More Than 50% Votes in SL Presidential Election 

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the announcement of the presidential election winner was delayed, social media circles were flooded with false claims and misleading reports about the final election results. Many fake results were circulated, causing confusion and misinformation among the public. It is essential to rely on official sources and verified news outlets […]

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Viral Image of an Empty Hall Claiming to Show the Vehicle Assembly Factory in Kuliyapitiya is Misleading

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Western Automobile Assembly, a newly opened motor vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya, has become the subject of numerous misleading claims on social media. These narratives have sparked confusion, with some questioning the factory’s legitimacy and operations.  However, the plant is a significant development in Sri Lanka’s automotive industry, aiming to […]

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Viral Video of People Carrying Gas Cylinders Falsely Claimed to Be from Bangladesh – Actually from Sri Lanka in 2022

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Towards the latter part of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s tenure, the Sri Lankan public had to endure severe economic hardships, including fuel shortages, long gas queues, and other supply chain disruptions, causing immense difficulties for the public.  Many people captured these challenges on their mobile phones, documenting the long lines […]

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Summary of Election Manifestos of the Key Candidates 

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In this article, we will outline the key policies and promises made by the three main candidates in Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election: President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as detailed in their respective election manifestos. President Ranil Wickremesinghe  The election manifesto of President  Ranil Wickremesinghe, a candidate […]

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