Monthly Archives: March 2025
Amidst Reports of Vandalism at Hambantota Divisional Secretariat, AI-Generated Image Shared As Real
Claim: Image of a man Vandalising the Hambantota Divisional Secretariat.Fact: While there has indeed been an incident of vandalism at the Hambantota Divisional Secretariat, this viral image is AI-generated.
A two minute long video, allegedly showing an incident of vandalism at the Hambantota Divisional Secretariat...
Viral Footage of Pope Francis Seeking Blessings of Buddhist Monks As A ‘Last Resort’ Is False
Several social media posts are circulating in Sinhala showing a collage of photographs of Pope Francis with Thai Buddhist monks, claiming that the Pope has “sought the blessings of Buddhism in His last few days.” Some posts also insinuate that despite Christianity being a popular religion in the world, “even for the Pope Buddhism is the last resort.”
Rajapaksa’s Petition Challenging Reduction Of Security Personnel Has Not Been Dismissed, Viral Claim Is False
In December 2024, the NPP government decided to reduce the number of security personnel assigned to each former president of Sri Lanka. This included reducing President Rajapaksa’s security detail from over 350 personnel to just 60. After this reduction, Rajapaksa decided to file a Fundamental Rights petition with the Supreme Court, stating that this reduction is unjust.
15% Tax On Money Sent Home By Foreign Workers? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Claims
Claim: The government is imposing a 15% tax on money sent from abroad by migrant workers.Fact: Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha, confirmed in a parliamentary session that this news is false.
Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP) government’s 2025 Budget has introduced a...
No, President AKD Did Not Say That Govt Will Take Over Fuel Stations Of Uncooperative Distributors
A graphic, carrying an alleged remark by the President of Sri Lanka warning fuel distributors about possible takeover of fuel stations by the government, is being widely circulated on social media platforms.
Did An NPP Minister Use Profanity During The 2025 Budget?
Claim: An NPP minister used profanity during the 2025 budget.Fact: This is false. The video in this claim is from December 2022, and the minister in the video is not a member of the NPP but of the SLPP.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the...
