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We are an independent fact-checking team affiliated with the Sri Lanka Press Institute(SLPI). The objective and long-term goal of the FactSeeker is to provide the public with reliable and verified content in the attempt of debunking mis/disinformation. The unit, with the SLPI, is committed to contributing to improved media literacy in Sri Lanka.

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A satirical distortion of a banner regarding a discussion program where Bimal Ratnayake took part

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A misleading version of a video from Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to Italy

world democracy day Facts

A misleading version of a video from Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to Italy

Fake news that the veteran singer Dalreen Suby has passed away contracting COVID-19

The news circulating with details about the Sinopahrm vaccine as a statement made by Prof. Neelika Malavige is untrue

The WhatsApp message circulating regarding fully-funded scholarships offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Program in the United Kingdom for 2021/22 intake, is fake

The news circulating as a statement made by Prof. Neelika Malavige...

An image of an army officer from another country in circulation...

The images of an unusual creature resembling a human-pig combination is...

The WhatsApp message circulating regarding Fully-funded Scholarships to study at the...

The rumor that babies die drinking cough syrup mixed with milk...

False news circulating that those between the ages of 18 –...

Misleading news that the popular singer, Athula Adhikari is under treatment

Misleading news that online payments have been stopped

A fake photo said to be a photo of Mr. Ajith...

Fake news stating that those engaged in the teachers’ struggle have...

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