Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Google Loon project, an innovative initiative aimed at providing internet access through high-altitude balloons, was tipped to be launched in Sri Lanka but ultimately did not succeed. Despite this, numerous misleading posts about the project continue circulating on Sri Lankan social media, creating confusion about its outcomes and current […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The misuse of social media platforms to tarnish the reputation of major companies is a growing concern. Misleading content, such as videos, images, and other forms of media, is being deliberately spread to distort the public perception of these companies. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media spaces […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the recent meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, numerous discussions and social media posts have emerged. However, some of these social media posts contain false information. Social Media Posts Recently, a series of social media posts emerged claiming that Elon Musk said […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A few years ago, Sri Lanka was shaken by a series of gas cylinder explosions, a terrifying event that brought the safety of gas cylinders to the forefront. This incident triggered a flurry of discussions and debates about safety protocols and standards. However, amidst this, some social media posts about […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, “Dansel” refers to a community or privately organized event where free food is distributed to anyone, regardless of status. This practice is especially prominent during Vesak and is a significant cultural and religious tradition. Individuals, communities, and organizations organize these events to embody the Buddhist virtue of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Hundreds of retired army soldiers and other individuals are currently involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as part of various mercenary groups. In Sri Lanka, there is a growing trend of disseminating misleading information about this situation, contributing to confusion and misunderstanding among the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka has been steadily recovering from the most severe economic recession in its post-independence era, achieving tangible and relative stability. However, this progress is being undermined by misleading social media campaigns that degrade the country’s efforts and misinform the public about the actual state of recovery. Social Media Posts […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka grapples with a significant prevalence of alcohol and drug-related crimes, along with accompanying social and medical issues. Recently, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa highlighted the urgency of reducing these tendencies and advocated for reducing the government’s support for the liquor industry. However, certain media outlets have misinterpreted his stance, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In light of Sri Lanka’s constitutional requirement for a presidential election before November this year, there has been a surge in the circulation of various documents and infographics on social media purporting to depict voter preferences in the upcoming election. However, many of these materials have been identified as either […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the lead-up to the much-anticipated T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially unveiled its squad of 15 players, along with four travelling reserves. The announcement comes after a flurry of speculation and misleading information circulated on social media platforms in the days preceding the official declaration. The […]
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