Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches in Sri Lanka, social media has seen a surge in misinformation targeting Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) and a presidential candidate. Various false claims and misleading posts are being circulated, aiming to tarnish his reputation and influence public perception. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The issuance of driving licenses is a crucial aspect for any country, ensuring that only qualified individuals are allowed to operate vehicles. Recently, there has been significant discussion in Sri Lanka surrounding this issue, with a surge in misleading posts circulating on social media. These posts often spread false information […]
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A. Mohammed Ilyas, who received nominations for the upcoming presidential election, has passed away at age 78. Mr. Ilyas was to contest as an independent candidate under the symbol of a syringe. He passed away on August 22nd while receiving treatment at the Puttalam Base Hospital due to a sudden illness. Mr. Ilyas has also […]
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In the 2024 presidential election, more than 700,000 voters were eligible for postal voting. It is reported that 736,589 voters have applied for postal voting, of which 24,268 have been rejected. Election Commissioner General Mr Saman Sri Rathnayake has said that all the documents related to the postal ballot will be forwarded to the relevant […]
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Although a large number of candidates compete at the presidential election, in most cases it has become a contest between two major candidates. The Presidential Election is conducted under a preference order system. Thus, a voter can vote for one candidate of his choice or three candidates in the order of his choice. According to […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches, many misleading claims often circulate on social media, including false information about voting procedures and other election-related matters. These misleading narratives can create confusion and misinformation among voters, making it crucial to verify the accuracy of such claims before sharing or believing them. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The emerging political party, National People’s Power (NPP), has become the target of numerous disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Our investigation focuses on specific social media posts falsely claiming that none of the NPP members of parliament have declared their assets. In reality, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or […]
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The period for the candidates contesting the upcoming Presidential Election, which will be held on 21st September, to submit deposits was over at noon on 14th August. Accordingly, the Election Commission stated that 40 people submitted deposits to contest the Presidential Election. The Election Commission also stated that 22 registered political parties and another political […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the much-awaited presidential election 2024 was finally announced by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, a significant amount of misleading information about the candidates is being spread on social media. Fact-checking efforts are crucial during this period to ensure that voters are not swayed by misinformation and can make […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential election approaches, a surge of misleading information about candidates is spreading rapidly, especially on social media. These false claims and edited content are being circulated to mislead voters and influence public perception, creating confusion in the lead-up to the election. Fact-checking efforts are crucial in […]
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