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Fake Image of Omaya Kovilagodage and President Anura Kumara Uncovered

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FactSeeker has observed a photo circulating on social media that falsely appears to show Sirasa TV news anchor Omaya Kovilagodage holding hands with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

by Anonymous |

April 28, 2025

After verification, FactSeeker confirms that the image is a digitally altered fake intended to mislead the public. The original, authentic photo,which has been manipulated — was posted by journalist Omaya Kovilagodage on her Facebook page in 2023.

FactSeeker urges the public to be vigilant against misleading content and to verify information before sharing it social media.

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