INTRO : A letter circulating on social media, purportedly signed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, claims that he has announced there are no longer any restrictions preventing the Tamil community in Sri Lanka from commemorating Maveerar Day. What is the Claim: Facebook Link | Archived Link In that viral social media posts says that “ […]
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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 “Political literacy” of Sri Lankan people is a major topic which emerges in most discussions especially in the election season. Thus, we examined the facts of a news article which was published in an international newspaper regarding this. Social media claims Shown below is a post claiming that the Boston […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Due to the unique natural beauty of Sri Lanka, it has become a destination of many tourists. Local and foreign tourists are also attracted to ancient and modern constructions in the country. Because of this, Sri Lanka is chosen for the shooting of international huge cinema productions. In the meantime, […]
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Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayke, who became the ninth executive president by the 2024 Presidential election, recently dissolved the parliament. Accordingly, the date has been set for holding a parliamentary election on the 14th of November. When can you apply for postal votes? Accordingly, the Election Commissioner General Mr. Saman Sri Rathnayake has stated that 07 […]
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In recent years, both coconut oil and vegetable oils have become subjects of heated debate regarding their health implications. Viral videos and social media claims often paint these oils in starkly contrasting lights, with coconut oil being hailed as a heart-healthy choice and vegetable oils criticized for their industrial processing. As these claims spread, it’s […]
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As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, and in a background where the final phases of postal voting are being completed, claims focusing on topics like state employees, salary hikes, and government benefits are creating confusion among the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts and a report by the newspaper Monara on September 9, 2024, […]
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Due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, in recent years, the government increased tax rates as part of its recovery efforts. In response, social media has been flooded with misleading claims about these tax changes, leading to public confusion and misinformation. Many posts have exaggerated the impact of the tax hikes or spread […]
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Due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, in recent years, the government increased tax rates as part of its recovery efforts. In response, social media has been flooded with misleading claims about these tax changes, leading to public confusion and misinformation. Many posts have exaggerated the impact of the tax hikes or spread […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, reports of election law violations have surfaced. However, some old incidents are being reshared on social media, misleading the public by presenting them as current election law violations. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media shows a group of people destroying a […]
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