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Misleading videos circulating on social media of floods
December 3, 2024
Due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka,…
Claims of the cancellation of Grade 5 Scholarship
December 3, 2024
Rumors circulating on social media platforms such as…
Viral claim of MP driving under the influence
December 2, 2024
A Member of Parliament (MP) from the NPP…
Claims of Jaffna University students celebrating Prabhakaran’s 70th
November 30, 2024
Several images circulating on social media allegedly showing…
Images of unidentified light phenomena in Jaffna sky:
November 29, 2024
Various media outlets have recently reported on the…
Image of woman holding LTTE Flag at remembrance
November 28, 2024
Several posts circulating social media regarding commemorations to…
MP Ramanathan; not elected from the NPP, but
November 21, 2024
An argument between a parliament staff member and…
Misleading video featuring Lankan cricketer Muralitharan
November 21, 2024
A video claiming to feature famous Lankan cricketer…
Did Ashen Senarathna secure eight votes in the
November 20, 2024
Social media post claiming that “popular social media…
Videos Featuring mythical creatures are fabrications
November 20, 2024
A video circulating on social media claiming that…
Claims of the current President granting permission to
November 19, 2024
An article published on the Tamil news website…
Sri Lanka’s $200 Million from World Bank a
November 13, 2024
Recent discussions on social media regarding the Sri…
A historic visit, but not a first for
November 12, 2024
FactSeeker observed a number of mainstream media outlets…
Misleading claims of new tax impositions on essential
November 11, 2024
A statement made by former Member of Parliament…
False claims of the government refuting the Online
November 7, 2024
An article with the headline “Government set to…
Images of Elon Musk’s hypersonic fighter jet found
November 7, 2024
FactSeeker observed images claiming to show Tesla owner…
Misleading claims regarding Nalin Hewage’s statement on Vitz
November 6, 2024
A statement attributed to National Executive Member of…
Currency notes signed by the President Dissanayake may
November 5, 2024
A statement by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya suggesting…
False currency featuring President Dissanayake
November 4, 2024
There are posts circulating on social media claiming…
The transfer of 9,000 teachers is not a
November 4, 2024
FactSeeker confirms that the transfers are not merely…
Did Nadeeka Guruge’s wife attend CHOGM?
October 29, 2024
A series of controversial news items regarding the…
Videos of former MP Dilan Perera Falling on
October 24, 2024
A video showing former Member of Parliament (MP)…
CDA sells coconuts at subsidized rates
October 24, 2024
In the backdrop of escalating coconut prices in…
Was Kumbhakarna’s sword found?
October 24, 2024
FactSeeker observed a video alleged to be the…
The video of a Brazilian airplane catching fire
October 23, 2024
FactSeeker observed several photos circulating on social media…
Claims of Indrakumar Pathmanathan providing free education to
October 14, 2024
FactSeeker observed social media posts claiming that Chairman…
The video of a Brazilian Azul Arlines plane
October 10, 2024
A video of a plane belonging to the…
Images created by Artificial Intelligence
October 10, 2024
Photos of a woman creating sculptures from sand…
Was electricity cut off at former President Mahinda
October 10, 2024
Social media posts claiming that electricity was cut…
The video linked with the Laggala elephant is
October 8, 2024
A video titled 'Operation to rescue the Laggala…
Did former President Maithripala Sirisena capture an image
October 7, 2024
FactSeeker observed a photo of former President Maithripala…
Press release published regarding underaged children featured on
October 4, 2024
FactSeeker observed a press release in a government…
Misleading videos shared on Israel-Iran war
October 3, 2024
Following the missile attack by Iran on Israel,…
Have the prices of Dialog Asiata packages increased?
September 27, 2024
Accordingly, FactSeeker confirms that the prices of the…
Did President Dissanayake win by a percentage of
September 23, 2024
The Mawbima newspaper today (September 23) reported on…
Will late Mr. Ilyas’s name be removed from
September 19, 2024
An article published on the News 1st Tamil…
Was Anura Kumara Dissanayake attacked in Sammanthurai?
September 19, 2024
A video circulating on social media claiming that…
Did Dilmah sponsor NPP’s Wasantha Samarasinghe?
September 18, 2024
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Did Modi say that Sajith’s victory will lead
September 18, 2024
An ‘X’ message allegedly issued by Indian Prime…
Did a couple do a wedding shoot at
September 12, 2024
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Images of the alleged ‘Brahmin Lotus’ are false
September 11, 2024
In order to verify the scientific background of…
Did Sumanthiran say “the Sinhalese can only be
September 9, 2024
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Did the NPP issue letters carrying Anura Kumara
September 6, 2024
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Did Prof. Meththika Vithanage declare her support to
September 5, 2024
A social media post claiming that Professor Meththika…
Did the NPP announce their cabinet?
September 4, 2024
A photograph containing the images of 18 individuals…
Did Sajith Premadasa take a photograph with Anura
September 4, 2024
An altered image of opposition leader and presidential…
Election Commissioner General addresses false claims regarding alleged
September 4, 2024
Posts circulating on social media claiming to be…
Did Maulavi Muneer Moulafar make a statement regarding
September 3, 2024
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Did the NPP manifesto mention that there will
August 26, 2024
Anura Kumara Dissanayake had stated that 33,000 unemployed…
Are there two Namal Rajapaksas’ contesting in the
August 23, 2024
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Is cultivating herbs at home illegal?
August 23, 2024
A recent statement by Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero,…
Is the video circulating on social media about
August 20, 2024
FactSeekers confirms the video of Dr. Maumita recording…
Has President Ranil mentioned that it’s impossible for
August 20, 2024
On the 15th of August 2024, the members…
Did only 16 MPs declare their assets and
August 14, 2024
FactSeeker confirms that the posts shared with the…
Did a driver stop the train in the
August 14, 2024
FactSeeker confirms that the story of a driver…
Did Harini say that elephants would not be
August 13, 2024
When FactSeeker contacted MP Harini Amarasuriya in this…
Is KFC giving away free coupons for their
August 12, 2024
Multiple interactions with posts circulating on social media…
Did Dilith Jayaweera withdraw from the presidential race?
August 10, 2024
A letter stating that businessman Dilith Jayaweera, leader…
False news about new recruitments to the Election
August 9, 2024
Factseeker confirms that the information circulating on the…
Are government employees prohibited from promoting political parties
August 9, 2024
Infact the use of social media for the…
Iran banned broadcasting Olympic women’s events?
August 7, 2024
The fact seeker confirmed that this was a…
‘අරගලය’ pictures shared as Bangladesh protest pictures?
August 6, 2024
FactSeeker confirms that the photos and videos being…
A picture taken by Virat Kohli with his
August 6, 2024
A search through Google Reverse Image revealed that…
Why did Sri Lankan female cricketer, Udeshika take
August 6, 2024
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Ravi Karunanayake for Prime Minister?
August 5, 2024
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Is the president Ranil Wickramasinghe representing himself in
August 2, 2024
Election commissioner Saman Sri Rathnayake stated that there…
Were 200 patients with Swine flu admitted to
July 29, 2024
A message circulating on WhatsApp claiming that 200…
Was Siri Samantha Bhadra Thero offered Pirikara from
July 26, 2024
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Are the nude photos of Dinithi Walagama real?
July 25, 2024
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Is Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson ill and
July 22, 2024
Posts claiming that world-renowned actor and comedian Rowan…
The European Union has not surveyed the upcoming
July 22, 2024
An article on the Lanka e News website…
Will the Arts stream be eliminated from school
July 16, 2024
FactSeeker confirms that the article published in the…
Did the NPP draft an economic policy?
July 9, 2024
A document claiming to be the draft economic…
Was a new bilateral agreement made over Katchatheevu
July 2, 2024
An article published on the website of The…
Will Parliament be convened urgently on the 27th
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Although the June session of Parliament concluded on…
Did a monk levitate at Ruwanweli Maha Seya
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Did Sunil Hadunnetti quote the economic policy of
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Did a waterfall turn into a flood in
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Public warned against widespread of ongoing online scams
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Authorities raise red flags over ongoing online scams,…
Do NGO officials spread AIDs under the guise
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A voice message circulating on WhatsApp regarding blood…
Is tomorrow a national school holiday?
May 21, 2024
A statement circulating on social media claimed that…
Was the video circulating on social media of
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With Iranian media reports confirming the death of…
Has UNHCR – SRI LANKA released a survey
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Chanaka Senanayake, Dhanushka Gunathilaka’s Lawyer??
May 13, 2024
A news was published on several websites that…
Will Diana’s Supreme Court Judgment abolish the Ministerial
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The Supreme Court ruled on May 8 that…
Did Harin resign from his Ministerial post?
May 8, 2024
Posts claiming to be the alleged resignation of…
Did Harin resign from his Ministerial post?
May 8, 2024
Posts claiming to be the alleged resignation of…
WhatsApp groups initiated by recognised organisations revealed as
April 30, 2024
Groups of individuals claiming to be employees and…
Was Jagath Manuwarna shot?
April 30, 2024
Reports circulating on mainstream and social media claimed…
Are there government jobs to generate income by
April 29, 2024
Posts circulating on social media carrying a letter…
Anura-Sajith debate on June 31st ?
April 24, 2024
Some posts are being shared these days regarding…
Fake news about Iran’s attack on Israel
April 19, 2024
During the Iran-Israel attack, fake videos, mis-shared videos…
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka
April 10, 2024
One industry that increases Sri Lanka's revenue is…
Fake news that pornographic videos were screened in
March 30, 2024
Although a video is being shared on X…
Was the youth who asked a question at
March 28, 2024
Various views were expressed at the recent meeting…
Did the National People’s Party distribute dry rations
March 13, 2024
Fact Seeker investigated the truth or falsity of…
Trying to abduct a dog by a leopard,
February 29, 2024
Fact Seeker observed a video of an incident,…
The announcement that high-tech frauds are taking place
February 28, 2024
Fact Seeker observed a message that was circulating…
Did Sunil Hadunneththi get into a drunk driving
February 28, 2024
A news that the member of the National…
Are these posts threatening parents and students true
February 27, 2024
A social media post claiming that youngsters under…
Did Sunil Hadunneththi get into a drunk driving
February 26, 2024
A news that the member of the National…
Don’t fall for the fake application form of
February 21, 2024
The call for applications related to the Korean…
The Arunata Pera program is not only for
February 7, 2024
It is being exchanged in social media that…
Actress Poonam Pandey is alive
February 5, 2024
Poonam Pandey’s manager has confirmed that model, beauty…
Is the cost of Independence Day Celebrations 37
February 3, 2024
Several weeks ago, various news were published on…
After the death of Sanath Nishantha, no milk
January 26, 2024
After the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha…
The video of coconut smashing in a temple
January 16, 2024
Fact Seeker observed that a video of a…
Did the President say that the salaries of
January 11, 2024
A post is being circulated on social media…
Anura did not say no to a conversation
January 10, 2024
It was stated on the websites that Anura…
Did Latha Walpola undergo emergency surgery?
January 5, 2024
Factseeker observed a video released by a YouTube…
Did Barack Obama secretly come to Sri Lanka?
December 31, 2023
Factseeker observed that a photo is being shared…
Does Amazon sell laptops and smartphones at special
December 29, 2023
Fact Seeker observed messages circulating on social media…
An AI-created video purporting to be of a
December 27, 2023
Fact Seeker observed a video shared on social…
An AI-created video purporting to be of a
December 27, 2023
Fact Seeker observed a video shared on social…
Fake photos are being shared snowing in Hatton
December 22, 2023
Factseeker observed that photos are being shared on…
Did the police department issue an announcement to
December 22, 2023
Factseeker observed an announcement being shared through WhatsApp…
Is the video shared on social media true?
December 20, 2023
Fact Seeker observed that a video of a…
Did Harini Amarasuriya criticize Anura ?
December 20, 2023
Fact seeker observed a post shared on social…
Clarification of General Shavendra Silva’s Special Jet Travel
December 15, 2023
A photo showing Chief of Defense Staff General…
Did journalist Yohan Perera win a lottery?
December 8, 2023
Factseeker received information that someone without his knowledge…
Did the Colombo Municipal Council give free flagpoles
December 7, 2023
Fact seeker observed that news has been published…
Did the Colombo Municipal Council give free flagpoles
December 7, 2023
Fact seeker observed that news has been published…
Has the online banking function of People’s Bank
November 29, 2023
FactSeeker observed that various posts are being exchanged…
The Phottuwa party has not made a decision
November 17, 2023
Lanka news web reported on Thursday (16) that…
A photograph circulates on Facebook with a large
November 14, 2023
Various news and images of the massive ocean…
False news about environmental destruction
November 14, 2023
A post circulating on social media blames the…
Photographs of elephants portrayed as the twins born
November 14, 2023
Several photographs of twin baby elephants aid to…
Misleading video content circulating via social media as
November 13, 2023
Various opinions prevail about eggs imported from India…
A fake photo of Mohammad Siraj is being
November 13, 2023
A photo of Indian bowler Mohammad Siraj jumping…
The news that actress Nithya Menon was sexually
November 13, 2023
News is spreading on social media that Indian…
Fake Notice about a lottery draw in Daraz
November 13, 2023
On the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s (Nabi)…
A video released several years ago during the
November 13, 2023
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to escalate, various…
Tamil parties did not ask not to screen
November 13, 2023
The Indian media had reported that the Tamil…
The President hasn’t suspended the interim committee appointed
November 6, 2023
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointed in interim committee…
Tamil parties did not ask not to screen
October 20, 2023
The Indian media had reported that the Tamil…
When did PSM Charles resign?
October 16, 2023
Following the controversy over the alleged resignation of…
Actress Sai Pallavi’s wedding news is not true
October 9, 2023
A post on one of her social media…
President Wickeremsinghe was misquoted saying ‘China is using
September 25, 2023
A news story was published recently on ‘Oruvan’…
Fake news spreading over forensics recovered at Kokkuthoduvai
September 19, 2023
As the Kokkuthoduvai Mass Grave excavation activities are…
Minuwangoda Brandix InQube to not face any closure
September 15, 2023
A news story was published on https://srilankamirror.com titled…
Was a mermaid washed ashore at the Negombo
September 11, 2023
The poisonous gas released from the ship ‘X-press…
Ganesh festival held in France, not in India
September 11, 2023
A video of thousands of coconuts being broken…
A misleading video suggesting that the new Omicron
September 11, 2023
A video titled “Deadly variant enters the country”…
Is Gotabaya eligible for a pension?
September 11, 2023
Since former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned from the…
A satirical distortion of a banner regarding a
September 11, 2023
A satirical distortion of a banner regarding a…
MAS Holdings does not operate two factories in
September 9, 2023
The srilanakamirror.com website had recently published a news…
MAS Holdings does not operate two factories in
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The srilanakamirror.com website had recently published a news…
Did MP Asanka Navaratne join Sajith’s faction?
September 8, 2023
FactSeeker observed a contradiction in a news story…
Viral video: Not a Manipuri but a Myanmar
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June 1, 2023
Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake has handed…
Delay in SriLankan flight resulted in losing Korean
May 24, 2023
A news item published on a website that…
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May 22, 2023
Two main oppositon parties in Sri Lanka have…
Hatton School’s Tamil section will not be closed
May 15, 2023
Media reports that the Tamil section of Hatton…
Fake News about a new statue in Jaffna
April 24, 2023
The Jaffna Bishops House says that certain reports…
Photo captured near a filling station in 2017?
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A photo with the caption – “Did you…
A misleading photo of a bus said to
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News in circulation “Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport to…
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During a debate in Mexico, a member of…
Had the Burj Khalifa building decorated with the
October 25, 2021
A photo with the caption “Burj Khalifa building…
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October 14, 2021
The news in circulation Divaina newspaper On October…
A misleading photo of Kenyans stating that they
September 24, 2021
A photo with the caption reading, “Kenyans set…
A fake post claiming of a Rapid Antigen
August 22, 2021
“Rapid Antigen test kit made in Sri Lanka…
A misleading photograph of young people painting murals
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A post of a photo with the caption…
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Several posts are circulating on social media displaying…
Misleading news about a terrorist attack risk in
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False news suggesting that a motorcycle rally has
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False news is spreading on social media and…
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