FactSeeker Confirms Viral Video of Ganemulla Murder Suspect

The main suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder…

Viral Misinformation: MP Ramanathan Archuna Falsely Linked to

FactSeeker has observed that some photos are being…

Pubudu’s Misinterpretation of the Budget and Hiru’s Misleading

Hiru TV's noon news on Monday (17-02-2025) reported…

Is the news being shared about part-time job

FactSeeker has observed posts on social media claiming…

Drug-Infused Sweets Targeting Children? Fact-Checking the Claims

FactSeeker has observed a widely circulating social media…

False Claim Circulates About MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam Leading

A message is being circulated on social media,…

Statue of Lord Shiva on ocean bed AI-generated

A video featuring a statue of Lord Shiva…

Fabricated video of Donald Trump and Jill Biden

A fake video appearing to be a confrontation…

Claims regarding Mahinda Deshapriya’s Statement on Minister Kumara

A statement made by former Election Commission Chairman…

Has the Sri Palee Campus been designated as

Recent media reports suggested that the Sri Palee…

False Claims Circulate About Prayer Rooms at Katunayake

FactSeeker has noticed a post circulating on social…

Misleading videos circulating on social media of floods

Due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka,…

Claims of the cancellation of Grade 5 Scholarship

Rumors circulating on social media platforms such as…

Bamiyan Buddha statue destructed in 2001, not 1992

An image circulating on social media depicting how…

Viral claim of MP driving under the influence

A Member of Parliament (MP) from the NPP…

Claims of Jaffna University students celebrating Prabhakaran’s 70th

Several images circulating on social media allegedly showing…

Images of unidentified light phenomena in Jaffna sky:

Various media outlets have recently reported on the…

Image of woman holding LTTE Flag at remembrance

Several posts circulating social media regarding commemorations to…

MP Ramanathan; not elected from the NPP, but

An argument between a parliament staff member and…

Misleading video featuring Lankan cricketer Muralitharan

A video claiming to feature famous Lankan cricketer…

Did Ashen Senarathna secure eight votes in the

Social media post claiming that “popular social media…

Videos Featuring mythical creatures are fabrications

A video circulating on social media claiming that…

Claims of the current President granting permission to

An article published on the Tamil news website…

Sri Lanka’s $200 Million from World Bank a

Recent discussions on social media regarding the Sri…

A historic visit, but not a first for

FactSeeker observed a number of mainstream media outlets…

Misleading claims of new tax impositions on essential

A statement made by former Member of Parliament…

False claims of the government refuting the Online

An article with the headline “Government set to…

Images of Elon Musk’s hypersonic fighter jet found

FactSeeker observed images claiming to show Tesla owner…

Misleading claims regarding Nalin Hewage’s statement on Vitz

A statement attributed to National Executive Member of…

Currency notes signed by the President Dissanayake may

A statement by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya suggesting…

False currency featuring President Dissanayake

There are posts circulating on social media claiming…

The transfer of 9,000 teachers is not a

FactSeeker confirms that the transfers are not merely…

Did Nadeeka Guruge’s wife attend CHOGM?

A series of controversial news items regarding the…

Videos of former MP Dilan Perera Falling on

A video showing former Member of Parliament (MP)…

CDA sells coconuts at subsidized rates

In the backdrop of escalating coconut prices in…

Was Kumbhakarna’s sword found?

FactSeeker observed a video alleged to be the…

The video of a Brazilian airplane catching fire

FactSeeker observed several photos circulating on social media…

Claims of Indrakumar Pathmanathan providing free education to

FactSeeker observed social media posts claiming that Chairman…

The video of a Brazilian Azul Arlines plane

A video of a plane belonging to the…

Images created by Artificial Intelligence

Photos of a woman creating sculptures from sand…

Was electricity cut off at former President Mahinda

Social media posts claiming that electricity was cut…

The video linked with the Laggala elephant is

A video titled 'Operation to rescue the Laggala…

Did former President Maithripala Sirisena capture an image

FactSeeker observed a photo of former President Maithripala…

Press release published regarding underaged children featured on

FactSeeker observed a press release in a government…

Misleading videos shared on Israel-Iran war

Following the missile attack by Iran on Israel,…

Have the prices of Dialog Asiata packages increased? 

Accordingly, FactSeeker confirms that the prices of the…

Did President Dissanayake win by a percentage of

The Mawbima newspaper today (September 23) reported on…

Will late Mr. Ilyas’s name be removed from

An article published on the News 1st Tamil…

Was Anura Kumara Dissanayake attacked in Sammanthurai?

A video circulating on social media claiming that…

Did Dilmah sponsor NPP’s Wasantha Samarasinghe?

When inquired, Wasantha Weerasinghe told FactSeeker that the…

Did Modi say that Sajith’s victory will lead

An ‘X’ message allegedly issued by Indian Prime…

Did a couple do a wedding shoot at

However, FactSeeker observed that the images published on…

Images of the alleged ‘Brahmin Lotus’ are false

In order to verify the scientific background of…

Did Sumanthiran say “the Sinhalese can only be

Accordingly, FactSeeker confirms that the interpretation of the…

Did the NPP issue letters carrying Anura Kumara

Accordingly, FactSeeker confirms that both the article titled…

Did Prof. Meththika Vithanage declare her support to

A social media post claiming that Professor Meththika…

Did the NPP announce their cabinet?

A photograph containing the images of 18 individuals…

Did Sajith Premadasa take a photograph with Anura

An altered image of opposition leader and presidential…

Election Commissioner General addresses false claims regarding alleged

Posts circulating on social media claiming to be…

Did Maulavi Muneer Moulafar make a statement regarding

When inquired from Maulavi Muneer Moulafar about the…

Did the NPP manifesto mention that there will

Anura Kumara Dissanayake had stated that 33,000 unemployed…

Are there two Namal Rajapaksas’ contesting in the

The difference can be spotted by the ways…

Is cultivating herbs at home illegal?

A recent statement by Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero,…

Is the video circulating on social media about

FactSeekers confirms the video of Dr. Maumita recording…

Has President Ranil mentioned that it’s impossible for

On the 15th of August 2024, the members…

Did only 16 MPs declare their assets and

FactSeeker confirms that the posts shared with the…

Did a driver stop the train in the

FactSeeker confirms that the story of a driver…

Did Harini say that elephants would not be

When FactSeeker contacted MP Harini Amarasuriya in this…

Is KFC giving away free coupons for their

Multiple interactions with posts circulating on social media…

Did Dilith Jayaweera withdraw from the presidential race?

A letter stating that businessman Dilith Jayaweera, leader…

False news about new recruitments to the Election

Factseeker confirms that the information circulating on the…

Are government employees prohibited from promoting political parties

Infact the use of social media for the…

Iran banned broadcasting Olympic women’s events?

The fact seeker confirmed that this was a…

Who is Imane Khelif?

FactSeeker confirms that Imane Khelif is not a…

A picture taken by Virat Kohli with his

A search through Google Reverse Image revealed that…

Why did Sri Lankan female cricketer, Udeshika take

"The information is not true. She doesn't drive"

Ravi Karunanayake for Prime Minister?

When Factseeker asked Ravi Karunanayake in this regard,…

Is the president Ranil Wickramasinghe representing himself in

Election commissioner Saman Sri Rathnayake stated that there…

Were 200 patients with Swine flu admitted to

A message circulating on WhatsApp claiming that 200…

Was Siri Samantha Bhadra Thero offered Pirikara from

FactSeeker observed a series of images circulating on…

Are the nude photos of Dinithi Walagama real?

Videos and photos circulating on social media with…

Is Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson ill and

Posts claiming that world-renowned actor and comedian Rowan…

The European Union has not surveyed the upcoming

An article on the Lanka e News website…

Will the Arts stream be eliminated from school

FactSeeker confirms that the article published in the…

Did the NPP draft an economic policy?

A document claiming to be the draft economic…

Was a new bilateral agreement made over Katchatheevu

An article published on the website of The…

Will Parliament be convened urgently on the 27th

Although the June session of Parliament concluded on…

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Did a monk levitate at Ruwanweli Maha Seya

A video circulating on social media of a…

Did Sunil Hadunnetti quote the economic policy of

With elections drawing near, distorting views of politicians…

Did a waterfall turn into a flood in

With the prevailing adverse weather taking a toll…

Public warned against widespread of ongoing online scams

Authorities raise red flags over ongoing online scams,…

Do NGO officials spread AIDs under the guise

A voice message circulating on WhatsApp regarding blood…

Is tomorrow a national school holiday?

A statement circulating on social media claimed that…

Was the video circulating on social media of

With Iranian media reports confirming the death of…

Has UNHCR – SRI LANKA released a survey

It is common for polls regarding the results…

Chanaka Senanayake, Dhanushka Gunathilaka’s Lawyer??

A news was published on several websites that…

Will Diana’s Supreme Court Judgment abolish the Ministerial

The Supreme Court ruled on May 8 that…

Did Harin resign from his Ministerial post?

Posts claiming to be the alleged resignation of…

Did Harin resign from his Ministerial post?

Posts claiming to be the alleged resignation of…

In the last four years, 32 69 258

The annual report of the Central Bank of…

WhatsApp groups initiated by recognised organisations revealed as

Groups of individuals claiming to be employees and…

Was Jagath Manuwarna shot?

Reports circulating on mainstream and social media claimed…

Are there government jobs to generate income by

Posts circulating on social media carrying a letter…

Anura-Sajith debate on June 31st ?

Some posts are being shared these days regarding…

Fake news about Iran’s attack on Israel

During the Iran-Israel attack, fake videos, mis-shared videos…

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka

One industry that increases Sri Lanka's revenue is…

Fake news that pornographic videos were screened in

Although a video is being shared on X…

Was the youth who asked a question at

Various views were expressed at the recent meeting…

Did the National People’s Party distribute dry rations

Fact Seeker investigated the truth or falsity of…

Trying to abduct a dog by a leopard,

Fact Seeker observed a video of an incident,…

The announcement that high-tech frauds are taking place

Fact Seeker observed a message that was circulating…

Did Sunil Hadunneththi get into a drunk driving

A news that the member of the National…

Are these posts threatening parents and students true

A social media post claiming that youngsters under…

Did Sunil Hadunneththi get into a drunk driving

A news that the member of the National…

Don’t fall for the fake application form of

The call for applications related to the Korean…

The Arunata Pera program is not only for

It is being exchanged in social media that…

Actress Poonam Pandey is alive

Poonam Pandey’s manager has confirmed that model, beauty…

Is the cost of Independence Day Celebrations 37

Several weeks ago, various news were published on…

This is not in Jaffna Campus

A video that says that the Thai Pongal…

After the death of Sanath Nishantha, no milk

After the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha…

The video of coconut smashing in a temple

Fact Seeker observed that a video of a…

Did the President say that the salaries of

A post is being circulated on social media…

Anura did not say no to a conversation

It was stated on the websites that Anura…

Has it found the real couple in the

The real photo of the couple on the…

Did Latha Walpola undergo emergency surgery?

Factseeker observed a video released by a YouTube…

Did Barack Obama secretly come to Sri Lanka?

Factseeker observed that a photo is being shared…

Does Amazon sell laptops and smartphones at special

Fact Seeker observed messages circulating on social media…

An AI-created video purporting to be of a

Fact Seeker observed a video shared on social…

An AI-created video purporting to be of a

Fact Seeker observed a video shared on social…

An AI-created video purporting to be of a

Fake photos are being shared snowing in Hatton

Factseeker observed that photos are being shared on…

Did the police department issue an announcement to

Factseeker observed an announcement being shared through WhatsApp…

Is the video shared on social media true?

Fact Seeker observed that a video of a…

Did Harini Amarasuriya criticize Anura ?

Fact seeker observed a post shared on social…

Clarification of General Shavendra Silva’s Special Jet Travel

A photo showing Chief of Defense Staff General…

Did journalist Yohan Perera win a lottery?

Factseeker received information that someone without his knowledge…

Did the Colombo Municipal Council give free flagpoles

Fact seeker observed that news has been published…

Did the Colombo Municipal Council give free flagpoles

Fact seeker observed that news has been published…

Has the online banking function of People’s Bank

FactSeeker observed that various posts are being exchanged…

Don’t fall for these scams.

At a time when large-scale fraud is a…

The Phottuwa party has not made a decision

Lanka news web reported on Thursday (16) that…

A photograph circulates on Facebook with a large

Various news and images of the massive ocean…

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False news about environmental destruction

A post circulating on social media blames the…

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Photographs of elephants portrayed as the twins born

Several photographs of twin baby elephants aid to…

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Misleading video content circulating via social media as

Various opinions prevail about eggs imported from India…

A fake photo of Mohammad Siraj is being

A photo of Indian bowler Mohammad Siraj jumping…

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The news that actress Nithya Menon was sexually

News is spreading on social media that Indian…

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Fake Notice about a lottery draw in Daraz

On the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s (Nabi)…

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A video released several years ago during the

As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to escalate, various…

Tamil parties did not ask not to screen

The Indian media had reported that the Tamil…

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The President hasn’t suspended the interim committee appointed

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointed in interim committee…

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Tamil parties did not ask not to screen

The Indian media had reported that the Tamil…

When did PSM Charles resign?

Following the controversy over the alleged resignation of…

Actress Sai Pallavi’s wedding news is not true

A post on one of her social media…

President Wickeremsinghe was misquoted saying ‘China is using

A news story was published recently on ‘Oruvan’…

Fake news spreading over forensics recovered at Kokkuthoduvai

As the Kokkuthoduvai Mass Grave excavation activities are…

Minuwangoda Brandix InQube to not face any closure

A news story was published on https://srilankamirror.com titled…

Was a mermaid washed ashore at the Negombo

The poisonous gas released from the ship ‘X-press…

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Ganesh festival held in France, not in India

A video of thousands of coconuts being broken…

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A misleading video suggesting that the new Omicron

A video titled “Deadly variant enters the country”…

Is Gotabaya eligible for a pension?

Since former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned from the…

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A satirical distortion of a banner regarding a

A satirical distortion of a banner regarding a…

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Can tear gas cause death?

Army explains video of a Buddha statue being…

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MAS Holdings does not operate two factories in

The srilanakamirror.com website had recently published a news…

MAS Holdings does not operate two factories in

The srilanakamirror.com website had recently published a news…

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Did MP Asanka Navaratne join Sajith’s faction?

FactSeeker observed a contradiction in a news story…

Viral video: Not a Manipuri but a Myanmar

While a video of two Kuki women from…

Rosy Senanayake yet to hand over official residence?

Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake has handed…

Did God appear in Kilinochchi?

A news has been spreading on social media…

Delay in SriLankan flight resulted in losing Korean

A news item published on a website that…

Which party planned to appoint Jerome Fernando as

Two main oppositon parties in Sri Lanka have…

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Hatton School’s Tamil section will not be closed

Media reports that the Tamil section of Hatton…

Fake News about a new statue in Jaffna

The Jaffna Bishops House says that certain reports…

Has it found the real couple in the

The real photo of the couple on the…

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Photo captured near a filling station in 2017?

A photo with the caption – “Did you…

A misleading photo of a bus said to

A rumor is circulating on social media stating…

Is Uganda’s only international airport handed over to

News in circulation “Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport to…

Why did a Mexican parliamentarian protest about ripping

During a debate in Mexico, a member of…

Had the Burj Khalifa building decorated with the

A photo with the caption “Burj Khalifa building…

Does Pandora Papers carry 93 Sri Lankan names?

The news in circulation Divaina newspaper On October…

A misleading photo of Kenyans stating that they

A photo with the caption reading, “Kenyans set…

A fake post claiming of a Rapid Antigen

“Rapid Antigen test kit made in Sri Lanka…

A misleading photograph of young people painting murals

A post of a photo with the caption…

Is the photo displaying of people dead from

Several posts are circulating on social media displaying…

Misleading news about a terrorist attack risk in

A news item is shared on social media…

False news suggesting that a motorcycle rally has

False news is spreading on social media and…