Monthly Archives: February 2025
False Claims Of Pope Francis’ Death Go Viral on Social Media
Claim: Pope Francis has passed away.Fact: The viral claim is false. The update from The Holy See Press Office confirms that Pope Francis is still receiving treatment in the hospital.
Pope Francis, The Holy Father, at 88 years old, has been receiving medical treatment at...
Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Case: Woman Suspect Not Yet Arrested, Viral Claim False
Several social media users have been claiming that the woman suspect in the sensational Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case has been arrested. On February 19, 2025, gangster Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as Ganemulla Sanjeewa, was shot dead inside the Hulftsdorp/Althukade No. 05 Magistrate’s Court in Colombo by a person disguised as a lawyer.
Viral Video of Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Suspect with STF Officers is AI-Generated
Claim: The main suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder is seen having a friendly discussion with STF officers.Fact: This is not true. The viral video is AI-generated.
The main suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) on the...
No, Sri Lanka Did Not Rank First In Time Out List of Best Tourist Destinations for Solo Female Travellers
A list of countries has been circulating on Facebook and X with the claim that popular global travel magazine Time Out has ranked Sri Lanka as number one among best tourist destinations for solo female travellers in 2024.
Water Supply To Mahinda Rajapaksha’s Residence In Wijerama Mawatha Cut Off Over Pending Dues? Here’s What We Found
Claim: The water supply to the official residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksha, located in Wijerama Mawatha, has been cut off.Fact: The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has confirmed that the news reported in the media about the water supply to the official...
Did The Price of ‘Lak Lunu’ Salt Increase to Rs.250 Per Kg Under The Present Government?
Claim: The price of ‘Lak Lunu' salt has risen to Rs.250 per kg under the present government.Fact: Hambantota Lanka Salt Limited said that the price of its product, 'Lak Lunu' salt, has increased due to the import of salt, but it has not yet...
Did The Burj Khalifa Light Up With Sri Lanka’s National Flag For The Country’s 77th Independence Day?
Claim: The Burj Khalifa lit up with Sri Lanka's national flag for the country's 77th Independence Day.Fact: This claim is false. The image is from April 25, 2019, when the Burj Khalifa was lit up in the colours of the national flag of Sri...
President AKD Did Not Travel To Jaffna In A Fleet Of Helicopters, Viral Video Is Unrelated
On January 31 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Jaffna to attend several events as part of the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting.
Soon after this announcement, a video went viral on social media platforms claiming that the President used three state-owned helicopters for his trip to Jaffna.
