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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/matheesha-picking-up-bowling-marker-shared-as-getting-blessings-from-dhoni-en/
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !
Social Media Users
2024-04-02
https://www.india.com/sports/fact-check-matheesha-pathirana-touches-ms-dhonis-feet-before-bowling-6823247/
Fact Check: Matheesha Pathirana Touches MS Dhoni’s Feet Before Bowling [...] New Delhi: Matheesha Pathirana was making headlines when a photo and video got viral claiming that the young Sri Lanka pacer was taking blessings from skipper MS Dhoni by touching down his feet before bowling his over. [...] To people who thou...
2024-03-30
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/matheesha-picking-up-bowling-marker-shared-as-getting-blessings-from-dhoni-en/
Footage Of Matheesha Getting Blessings From Dhoni !
Social Media Users
2024-04-02
https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/did-csk-pacer-matheesha-pathirana-touch-ms-dhonis-feet-before-bowling-truth-emerges-in-fresh-viral-video
A video went viral of Chennai Super Kings pacer Matheesha Pathirana which several netizens mistook for him touching MS Dhoni's feet in the IPL 2024 clash against the Gujarat Titans before bowling to seek his blessings. However, a different angle of the video emerged, which showed that the right-arm pacer was only adjus...
2024-03-29
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins?
Social Media Users
2020-11-24
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Our investigation reveals that the 2021 budget proposal had suggested changing the existing 30% import tax to 15% import tax and 15% CESS respectively applicable to women’s sanitary napkins. Advocate Institute has pointed out that there would be a slight increase of 1.6% in total tax calculation because of the proposed...
2020-11-24
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins?
Social Media Users
2020-11-24
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Meanwhile, a number of posts have been circulating on social media and mainstream media during last week of November stating that an additional 15% tax on sanitary napkins was introduced in the 2021 budget proposal. Our investigation revealed that these misleading posts were prompted by the new budget proposal to chang...
2022-06-25
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins?
Social Media Users
2020-11-24
https://www.classfmonline.com/news/general/Bill-to-remove-15-sanitary-pad-tax-introduced-Sosu-presents-draft-law-to-Parliament-45657
Bill to remove 15% sanitary pad tax introduced - Sosu presents draft law to Parliament A private member’s bill proposing an amendment to remove the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on menstrual hygiene products has been introduced to Parliament. [...] "Imposing taxes on sanitation pads which is as a result of their me...
2023-09-25
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins?
Social Media Users
2020-11-24
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-32883153
After the UK joined the Common Market in 1973, a 17.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced on sanitary products. In 2000, after lobbying by Labour MP Dawn Primarolo the tax was reduced to 5%. She explained the reduction was "about fairness, and doing what we can to lower the cost of a necessity". [...] David Cameron w...
2015-08-21
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/
Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins?
Social Media Users
2020-11-24
https://www.actionaidusa.org/news/agriculture-first-female-president-tax-free-sanitary-pads/
South Africa is one of the latest countries to get rid of taxes on sanitary products. Starting in April 2019, the 15% tax will no longer have to be paid. In addition, free sanitary pads will be available in public schools. For some women, the added tax made it extremely difficult for them to buy these necessary product...
2018-10-26
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !!
Social Media Users
2020-03-05
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
According to our investigation, we found out that pressing the "CANCEL" button two times before entering a credit/debit card does NOT prevent ATM thefts from happening. So, the viral social media claims are false and misleading.
2020-03-05
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !!
Social Media Users
2020-03-05
https://www.thatsnonsense.com/does-pressing-cancel-twice-on-atm-stop-pin-from-being-stolen-fact-check/
Does pressing "cancel" twice on ATM stop PIN from being stolen? Fact Check [...] While it is true that various scams could potentially affect customers while at the ATM machine, we can’t find any examples where pressing the cancel button twice on the keypad would prevent any such scams. As such we rank the message fals...
2019-06-19
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !!
Social Media Users
2020-03-05
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/rbi-has-not-issued-this-atm-pin-message/articleshow/83535225.cms
A false message is being circulated on social media platforms which says that pressing the ‘Cancel’ button twice on an ATM machine can prevent PIN theft. The message is claimed to be Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) tip to prevent ATM PIN thefts. The government has now clarified that the message is fake and misinformation...
2021-06-15
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !!
Social Media Users
2020-03-05
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
Pressing the "CANCEL" Button Twice Will NOT Prevent ATM thefts? Find Out the Facts... [...] Cyber Security expert Asela Waidyalankara also stated that such a method of pressing the "CANCEL" button twice is not a way to ensure that ATM thefts would not happen. People are also advised not to write their ATM PINs on paper...
2023-01-26
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/
Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !!
Social Media Users
2020-03-05
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/22/19/fact-check-no-pressing-cancel-twice-at-an-atm-does-not-protect-against-fraud
FACT CHECK: No, pressing 'cancel' twice at an ATM does not protect against fraud | ABS-CBN News FACT CHECK: No, pressing 'cancel' twice at an ATM does not protect against fraud
2019-02-22
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-08
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
The viral video claiming that a banner of President Ranil Wickremesinghe was recently destroyed in relation to the upcoming election is misleading. The event shown in the video is most likely from 2022 during the "Aragalaya" protests, and no such recent incident has been reported in the Tangalle or Walasmulla areas. As...
2024-09-08
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-08
https://thediplomat.com/2022/07/wickremesinghe-faces-steep-challenges-as-sri-lankas-president/
Six-time Sri Lanka’s prime minister, President Ranil Wickremesinghe had long aspired to the pinnacle of power, enduring setback after setback but always managing to recover from seemingly impossible defeats. [...] Wickremesinghe is a divisive figure, unpopular among Sri Lankans fed up with shortages of food, fuel, and ...
2022-07-22
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-08
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/arrest-in-wickremesinghe-residence-torching-incident-in-colombo-during-anti-government-protests/article65715542.ece
Three more persons have been arrested for allegedly torching Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence during last month's massive anti-government protests, taking the total number of arrests to seven, according to a media report on Tuesday. [...] On July 9, in remarkable scenes of a country in melt...
2022-08-02
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-08
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
A video circulating on social media shows a group of people destroying a banner featuring President Ranil Wickremesinghe in broad daylight. Many users claim this is a recent incident related to the upcoming presidential election. We conducted a thorough fact-check to verify the authenticity of the claim. [...] K. Kotag...
2024-09-09
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644
A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-08
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/20/sri-lanka-new-president-ranil-wickremesinghe/
For Sri Lankans hankering for political change, such a clearly status quo move came as a disappointment. The protesters announced that their agitation will continue, a move that risks more unrest as Wickremesinghe has signaled a willingness to use force to maintain public order. [...] In recent weeks, demonstrators sto...
2022-07-20
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165
Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !!
Social Media Users
2024-10-02
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165
The arguments supporting the health risks of instant noodles are based on valid research, particularly regarding metabolic syndrome, sodium and MSG levels, and preservatives like TBHQ. However, these risks are often exaggerated, especially when consumption is moderate. Additionally, evolving packaging technologies and ...
2024-10-02
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165
Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !!
Social Media Users
2024-10-02
https://www.doctorsfinder.in/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-eating-maggi/
High salt content in Maggi is unhealthy. High salt consumption causes hypertension and heart disease. Eating high-sodium meals consistently is thought to raise the risk of major health problems. Salt usage is unhealthy, as shown by Maggi sodium criticism. While vital, too much sodium may disturb the body's delicate equ...
2023-12-01
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165
Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !!
Social Media Users
2024-10-02
https://en.healthcareinhindi.com/maggi-benefits-and-side-effects/
Maggi noodles can be dangerous for your health because of MSG and lead. It is important to choose healthier foods and avoid eating too much Maggi. [...] Maggi noodles can be harmful to your health because preservatives are added to them. It is important to choose healthy foods and avoid eating too much Maggi. [...] Mag...
2024-09-11
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srilankafactcrescendo_2
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165
Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !!
Social Media Users
2024-10-02
https://manmatters.com/blog/maggi-side-effects/
Maggi is a slow poison that harms all individuals' health, luring them through its tasty nature. But, taste goes secondary to health, doesn't it? Of course, yes, but why not know all the downsides before questioning the Maggi you love! So, given below are the cons of eating Maggi: [...] One of the main health drawbacks...
2022-03-15
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srilankafactcrescendo_2
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165
Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !!
Social Media Users
2024-10-02
https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/nestle-unhealthy-food-controversy-looking-back-at-the-maggi-noodles-crisis-in-india-1810003-2021-06-02
Nestle 'unhealthy' food controversy: Looking back at the Maggi Noodles crisis in India The Maggi Noodles crisis in 2015 emerged as one of the biggest public relation hurdles for Nestle India, which came under fire after laboratory tests found the popular two-minute instant noodles were unsafe and hazardous for human co...
2021-06-02
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera
Social Media Users
2024-09-07
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
The claim that Marians members Subash and Rosa received death threats due to their political stances is lack of evidences.Both Dasatha News and the management of Nalin Perera have denied the authenticity of the viral posts. The social media post appears to be an attempt to spread misinformation, possibly fueled by poli...
2024-09-07
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srilankafactcrescendo_20
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera
Social Media Users
2024-09-07
https://www.sundaytimes.lk/230806/magazine/marians-honoured-with-a-postage-stamp-527062.html
Marians led by singer, musician Nalin Perera, celebrated their 35th anniversary in the showbiz scene with a grand anniversary gig recently. Band Marians started its musical journey under the leadership of Nalin Perera in 1988 and now has marked it’s acme in the music industry of Sri Lanka winning the hearts of millions...
2023-08-06
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera
Social Media Users
2024-09-07
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/tag/nalin-perera
You Searched For "Nalin Perera" [...] No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians
2024-09-10
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srilankafactcrescendo_20
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera
Social Media Users
2024-09-07
https://www.sundaytimes.lk/180805/magazine/marians-celebrate-30-years-of-excellence-304823.html
Marians, under the leadership of megastar musician and TV personality Nalin Perera alon with the dynamic and creative individuals, celebrated its 30 years of music with double Concerts at the BMICH. [...] Marians started off as young school band from St. Mary’s College, Chilaw in 1988. They playing at outdoor shows mai...
2018-08-05
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera
Social Media Users
2024-09-07
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637
A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that two members of the popular Sri Lankan musical group Marians, Subash and Rosa, received death threats because of their differing political views. The posts attribute this revelation to Nalin Perera, the leader of the music group, and are accompanied by a logo from ...
2024-09-12
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srilankafactcrescendo_21
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/political/did-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa-bow-down-and-worship-ratta-618507
Sajith Worshipped to Ratta !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-06
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/political/did-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa-bow-down-and-worship-ratta-618507
Video was altered.In the original video,Sajith Premadasa worshipping buddhist monks!
2024-09-06
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srilankafactcrescendo_21
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/political/did-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa-bow-down-and-worship-ratta-618507
Sajith Worshipped to Ratta !!
Social Media Users
2024-09-06
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sajith_Premadasa
Sajith Premadasa (Sinhala: සජිත් ප්රේමදාස, Tamil: சஜித் பிரேமதாச; born 12 January 1967) is a Sri Lankan politician. He is the current leader of the Opposition of Sri Lanka and Member of Parliament for Colombo District.[1] He is the current leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.[2] [...] - ^ "Sajith's Kurunegala rally dr...
2024-10-07
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srilankafactcrescendo_22
srilankafactcrescendo_22
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-list-of-npp-cabinet-ministers-is-false/
List of NPP Cabinet Ministers in the New Government
Social Media Users
2024-08-27
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-list-of-npp-cabinet-ministers-is-false/
The claims circulating on social media regarding the NPP’s nomination of a cabinet of ministers are false. The NPP has not made any such nominations, and the list being shared is not official. Any official decisions regarding cabinet appointments will only be made after the parliamentary elections if the NPP secures a ...
2024-08-27
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srilankafactcrescendo_24
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/
Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !!
Social Media Users
2024-08-14
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/
The claim that none of the NPP members declared their assets is false. All three NPP MPs have submitted their asset declarations as required by law, and these have been published by CIABOC. The discrepancy arises from the voluntary nature of the Transparency International project, which does not legally require MPs to ...
2024-08-14
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srilankafactcrescendo_24
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/
Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !!
Social Media Users
2024-08-14
https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/sixtytwo-mps-yet-declare-assets
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): An extended deadline for Members of Parliament (MPs) to declare their assets lapsed today, but 62 lawmakers failed to file their statements. [...] Next was PAS which had 18 MPs not making the declaration. One MIC MP and one MCA MP had not declared their assets as well. The sole MCA MP who has not ...
2024-10-08
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srilankafactcrescendo_24
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/
Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !!
Social Media Users
2024-08-14
https://c4center.org/mygovtreformtracker/asset-declaration/
While a unanimous decision was made by Dewan Rakyat to compel all MPs to declare their assets, including those of their spouses, children, and trustees, asset declaration is not yet legally mandatory, and the issue is not helped by how the lawmakers of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration are resistant to asset d...
2022-04-21
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/
Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !!
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2024-08-14
https://www.state.gov/reports/2019-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/
Financial Disclosure: By law members of Parliament, civil servants, and ministers must declare their assets. Elected officials must also disclose their spouses’ and dependent children’s assets. Failure to disclose this information may lead to their disqualification from public office for five years. Heads of state, in ...
2023-12-07
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/
Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol !!
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2024-07-31
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/
The claim that President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming presidential election under the "Heart" symbol is false. There is no evidence from the Election Commission's official gazette notification or previous elections to support this claim, and the Election Commission has confirmed that symbols are only ...
2024-07-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/
Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol !!
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2024-07-31
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/
Social Media Posts say President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming presidential election under the "Heart" symbol. [...] Context: Following the Election Commission's gazette notification on July 26, 2024, setting September 21 as the date for the presidential election in Sri Lanka, there has been a surge of...
2024-08-28
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/
Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol !!
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2024-07-31
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/YoLD1YLoEUym3TQQ93rv
There has been much focus on President Wickremesinghe’s symbol as an independent candidate. The Wickremesinghe camp had worked to get the ‘heart’ symbol for him, with the media campaigners also making the necessary advertising material using the ‘heart’ symbol several weeks ago. The ‘heart’ symbol had been proposed by ...
2024-08-18
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !!
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2024-08-13
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
The claim that it is illegal for Anura Kumara Dissanayake to lead both JVP and NPP is false. There is no constitutional or legal provision that restricts an individual from holding leadership positions in two political parties simultaneously. The Election Commission’s actions are in accordance with the law, and the ong...
2024-08-13
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !!
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2024-08-13
https://theconversation.com/sri-lankans-throw-out-old-guard-in-election-upset-what-nations-new-marxist-leaning-leader-means-for-economy-imf-loans-239649
Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads both the National People’s Power alliance, or NPP, and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, or JVP. Rooted in Marxist ideology, the JVP was founded in the 1960s with the aim of seizing power through a socialist revolution. But after two failed armed uprisings in 1971 and 1987-89 – which resulte...
2024-09-23
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !!
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2024-08-13
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
Is It Illegal for Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP? [...] Social media posts claim that Anura Kumara Dissanayake is illegally holding the leadership of two political parties, JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna) and NPP (National People Power). These posts argue that one person cannot lead two parties simul...
2024-08-14
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !!
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2024-08-13
https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/why-is-akd-of-jvp-free-without-imprisonment-this-is-to-clear-so-many-clouds-of-confusion/
It was in the year 2017 that I accidentally took part in an essential meeting representing my dean of the faculty in a restaurant at Kiribathgoda. It was organized by an academic team of the University of Kelaniya, and the meeting was to form NPP in a more technical procedure. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of JV...
2023-09-16
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/
Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !!
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2024-08-13
https://groundviews.org/2024/02/11/national-peoples-powers-indian-visit-a-boost-to-its-status/
A National People’s Power (NPP) delegation led by its leader comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake was invited to India for talks with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mr Ajit Doval and the Foreign Secretary Mr Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Dr Jaishankar’s social media posts deno...
2024-02-11
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/
Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !!
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2024-08-12
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/
In summary, the claims made in the viral video contain elements of truth but are presented in a misleading manner. While glyphosate is used on oats and has been linked to health risks in certain contexts, the levels found in food products are generally considered safe by regulatory bodies. The claim that oatmeal is one...
2024-08-12
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/
Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !!
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2024-08-12
https://english.factcrescendo.com/2024/08/12/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/
A recent video circulating on social media platforms has sparked concerns by claiming that oatmeal, particularly the inorganic variety, is toxic to the body and can significantly reduce one's lifespan. The video suggests that oatmeal is among the most heavily sprayed crops with pesticides, specifically mentioning glyph...
2024-08-12
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/
Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !!
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2024-08-12
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/08/20/glyphosate-poisoning-oatmeal-independent-fact-checker-challenges-viral-social-media-video-and-claims/
A recent video circulating on social media platforms has sparked concerns by claiming that oatmeal, particularly the inorganic variety, is toxic to the body and can significantly reduce one’s lifespan. The video suggests that oatmeal is among the most heavily sprayed crops with pesticides, specifically mentioning glyph...
2024-08-20
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/
Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !!
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2024-08-12
https://www.leslienorthwellness.com/blog/4-ways-oat-milk-is-ruining-your-health
Not only that, but non-organic oats contain the highest amount of pesticide residue than any other crop in the U.S., particularly the cancer-causing herbicide glyphosate. In February 2019, a "compelling link" was found between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma [2], and since then, over $10 billion to has been paid ...
2021-03-24
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !!
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2024-08-11
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
The letter being circulated on social media, claiming to be from Dilith Jayaweera, is fake. The content appears to have been copied from a legitimate letter by MP Dhammika Perera, and there is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jayaweera has withdrawn from the presidential race. Social media users are advis...
2024-08-11
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !!
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2024-08-11
https://www.sbs.com.au/language/sinhala/en/podcast-episode/dilith-jayaweera-as-the-presidential-candidate-from-the-new-party-sarva-jana-balaya-mainland-news-may-28/ljun6gd71
Dilith Jayaweera as the presidential candidate from the new party 'Sarva Jana Balaya'! Homeland News 28th May Dilith jayaweera Credit: Official Facebook page DILITH JAYAWEERA
2024-05-28
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !!
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2024-08-11
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera's Withdrawal from Presidential Race [...] The letter being circulated on social media, claiming to be from Dilith Jayaweera, is fake. The content appears to have been copied from a legitimate letter by MP Dhammika Perera, and there is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jayaw...
2024-08-13
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !!
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2024-08-11
https://factseeker.lk/blog/news/did-dilith-jayaweera-withdraw-from-the-presidential-race/
Did Dilith Jayaweera withdraw from the presidential race? A letter stating that businessman Dilith Jayaweera, leader of Mawbima Janata Party, has claimed to withdraw from contesting in the upcoming presidential election is circulating on social media. [...] Posts on Facebook with captions such as "Dilith Jayaweera out ...
2024-08-10
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/
Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !!
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2024-08-11
https://www.ravanalankanews.lk/en/dilith-jayaweera-is-a-party-leader-2/
It is reported that Mr. Dilith Jayaweera, a well-known businessman, has been given the leadership of Mawbima Janata Party. [...] Political sources have stated that Mr. Dilith Jayaweera’s aim is to run for the next presidential election.
2023-09-11
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/
Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !!
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2024-08-10
https://www.ft.lk/columns/Anura-Sajith-Champika-Presidential-chances-hopes-targeted-by-abolition-ambush/4-758738
Sajith Premadasa’s 100th Sakvala school programme. [...] Sajith Premadasa’s ‘Sakvala’ program which clocked a century last week gives credible evidence that if elected, his will be ‘a Presidency of service’ as it were; intervening to bring tangible improvements which are both catalyst and multiplier. Manique Mendis put...
2024-02-22
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/
Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !!
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2024-08-10
https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/stop-using-schools-as-political-platforms/
Daily on TV news (mainly Sirasa) we see Sajith Premadasa (SP) Sakwala සුහුරු පාසැල් (Smart School) programme donating some computer equipment to schools. A huge green banner with the Sakwala and Pathikada names and Sajith Premadasa Leader of the opposition title is shown daily. All the school children, Principal and st...
2024-06-08
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/
Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !!
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2024-08-10
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/
Did Sajith Premadasa Violate Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School? [...] The viral photo and associated claims are misleading. The welfare program in the photo took place before the election announcement and the activation of election laws. Therefore, Sajith Premadasa did not violate any election regul...
2024-08-12
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/
Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !!
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2024-08-10
https://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/?p=84472
And then we have Mr Dissanayake’s explanation that no election laws had been violated by his attending the National Convention of Nurses in Maharagama. That was argued to be a trade union meeting organized by the ‘Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna’ (JVP or the NPP’s political avatar as the case may be) which the NPP presidenti...
2024-08-04
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087
In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!!
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2024-09-27
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087
The viral letter attributed to Sujeewa Senasinghe, claiming that the SJB is willing to cooperate with Anura Kumara Dissanayake and that their election criticisms, is fake. The SJB media unit has confirmed that no such letter was issued, and the viral document contains discrepancies that prove it is not genuine. Social ...
2024-09-27
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087
In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!!
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2024-09-27
https://www.independent.lk/sujeewa-senasinghe-politics-spectacle/
Let’s get the facts out first. Sujeewa Senasinghe said that he communicated with Arjun Aloysius of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd (PTL) to obtain information for a book he wrote and published on the Central Bank bond issue. Some of the calls were made AFTER the book came out. Go figure! [...] Sujeewas Senasinghe said that he...
2018-06-16
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087
In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!!
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2024-09-27
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujeewa_Senasinghe
Sujeewa Senasinghe (Sinhala: සුජීව සේනසිංහ; born 13 December 1971) is a Sri Lankan lawyer and former politician.[1] He was a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the State Minister for International Trade until 2019.[2] [...] - ^ "SUJEEWA SENASINGHE". Directory of Members. Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 12 Mar...
2024-09-21
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya
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2024-08-10
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
The claims circulating on social media that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated the Kandy Dalada Perahera would only be allowed without the use of elephants and that it should involve all ethnicities are false. These statements have not been made by Dr. Amarasuriya, and the misinformation appears to be intentionally misleadi...
2024-08-10
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya
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2024-08-10
https://www.destinationsrilanka.travel/Kandy_Esala_Dalada_Perahera.php
The Kandy Esala Dalada Perahera (Procession of Kandy) is a grand festival celebrated with elegant costumes and is held in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Temple of the Tooth or "Sri Dalada Mal...
2015-01-01
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya
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2024-08-10
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-regarding-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-diyawadana-nilame/
A viral social media post claimed that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a National List MP of the National People’s Power (NPP), made a statement calling the behaviour of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Tooth Relic(Dalada Maligawa) "disgusting" and that legal steps have been taken against him. The date of the stateme...
2024-08-24
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya
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2024-08-10
https://amazinglanka.com/wp/kandy-esala-perahara/
Of these, the most important is the Esala Mangallaya for which the Dalada Perahera is one of the most colourful and vibrant cultural celebrations in Sri Lanka. Esala, according to the Sinhalese Calendar, is the month of July/August This is the month in which Kandy gets into a festive mood. Shopkeepers and hoteliers pil...
2024-05-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya
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2024-08-10
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Did NOT say Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants [...] Social media posts claim that NPP National List MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that if the NPP comes to power in the upcoming elections, the Kandy Dalada Perahera will only be allowed if elephants are not used for the func...
2024-08-12
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!
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2024-08-06
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/
In summary, while scientific evidence supports the presence of microplastics in tea bags and their associated risks, more detailed research is needed to fully understand their impact on human health. The video raises important concerns, but the current knowledge still requires further investigation.
2024-08-06
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!
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2024-08-06
https://journals.lww.com/international-journal-of-surgery/Fulltext/2023/03000/Health_risks_posed_by_microplastics_in_tea_bags_.46.aspx
Health risks posed by microplastics in tea bags: microplastic pollution – a truly global problem [...] Due to the potential health risks and negative impacts on the environment, the use of MPs in tea bags and other products is a major issue. In spite of the material’s nonbiodegradability, polypropylene is frequently us...
2024-10-08
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!
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2024-08-06
https://www.theteaspot.com/blogs/steep-it-loose/do-your-tea-bags-have-plastic-in-them
Therefore, the use of plastic in tea bags has come under scrutiny due to the potential release of microplastics when exposed to heat. As we mentioned earlier, many tea bag manufacturers use nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in their tea bags, which are not biodegradable and can release harmful microplastics whe...
2017-09-12
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!
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2024-08-06
https://organicindiausa.com/blog/microplastics-in-tea-bags/
At ORGANIC INDIA, we believe in plastic-free tea bags to protect your body and the earth; and preserve the pure, organic tea experience that you deserve. Unfortunately, the industry norm is to include plastic in the mesh tea bag, which releases billions of microplastics and nanoplastics into your infusion. Consuming mi...
2022-10-10
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/
All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!!
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2024-08-06
https://www.greenify-me.com/2022/04/compost-tea-bags.html
If you didn’t already know, I am English, and am true to the stereotype… I LOVE a good old cup of tea! But did you know that this simple habit can actually have a negative impact on the environment, and despite what people think – it’s not always easy to compost tea bags. Setting aside the ethical issues relating to th...
2024-09-24
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/muttiah-muralitharan-lookalike-dancing-on-tauba-tauba/
Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’
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2024-08-06
https://www.business-standard.com/social-viral/not-muttiah-muralitharan-but-his-dance-double-is-winning-over-the-internet-124073100599_1.html
Muttiah Muralitharan's doppelganger is breaking the internet with his viral dance moves, leaving everyone thinking the cricket legend has hidden talents (Photo: X/Screengrab) [...] A video recently surfaced online that purportedly showed Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan executing the hook steps of the pop...
2024-07-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/muttiah-muralitharan-lookalike-dancing-on-tauba-tauba/
Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’
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2024-08-06
https://www.republicworld.com/sports/cricket/did-muttiah-muralitharan-dance-on-tauba-tauba-here-s-the-real-story-behind-viral-video
Did Muttiah Muralitharan Dance on 'Tauba Tauba'? Here's The Real Story Behind VIRAL VIDEO [...] The viral video of alleged Muttiah Muralitharan dancing to 'Tauba Tauba' has generated intrigue. Here's the true story behind the surprising footage. [...] Muttiah Muralitharan lookalike dances on ‘Tauba-Tauba’ | Image:
2024-07-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/muttiah-muralitharan-lookalike-dancing-on-tauba-tauba/
Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’
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2024-08-06
https://factly.in/a-video-of-an-instagram-influencer-is-falsely-being-shared-as-legendary-sri-lankan-cricketer-muttiah-muralitharan-dancing-to-tauba-tauba/
A video (here and here) allegedly featuring former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan dancing in a studio to the viral Bollywood song ‘Tauba Tauba’ is doing the rounds on social media. We fact-check this claim through this article. Claim: Viral video shows Muttiah Muralitharan dancing to ‘Tauba Tauba.’ [...] To ...
2024-08-05
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/
If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi
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2024-08-05
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/
The claim that Ravi Karunanayake stated that he would become the Prime Minister in the event of Ranil Wickremesinghe winning the upcoming presidential election is false.
2024-08-05
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/
If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi
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2024-08-05
https://www.news18.com/world/ultimate-survivor-ranil-wickremesinghe-faces-his-toughest-challenge-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-8984876.html
An alumnus of the Royal College of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious educational institution, Wickremesinghe won his first parliamentary election in 1977. After serving as an important minister in his uncle JR and his successor Ranasinghe Premadasa’s Cabinet for long, in a quirk of fate, he became the Prime Ministe...
2024-07-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/
If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi
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2024-08-05
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/
Ravi Karunanayake Said That He Would Be Prime Minister if Ranil Wins the Upcoming Presidential Election? Find out the facts… [...] A series of posts that went viral among Facebook users claimed that Ravi Karunanayake, former minister and national secretary of the United National Party, had stated he would become the Pr...
2024-08-07
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/
If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi
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2024-08-05
https://www.cslbc.ca/2020/08/07/the-slpp-win-in-a-landslide-in-sri-lanka-secures-145-of-225-seats/
The 2020 Parliamentary Elections of August 6th had around 60 Members of Parliament who were unable to retain their seats in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Around 16 candidates from the United National Party (UNP) who contested the 2020 general elections lost their existing seats in parliament including its leader and for...
2020-08-07
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/
Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !!
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2024-08-03
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/
The claim that mango, rambutan, and durian can be successfully grown in Thailand by dropping seeds from vehicle windows and that this is a government-promoted sustainable practice is false. Professional agricultural methods are used for growing these fruits, and the Thai government does not support or promote such a si...
2024-08-03
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/
Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !!
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2024-08-03
https://www.porpeangfarmthailand.com/post/best-fruits-to-grow-in-thailand
Thailand offers budding fruit lovers a vast choice when it comes to having a go at growing your own . . . But growing tropical fruits for the first time can be a daunting prospect for many. [...] If you have plenty of space and time to grow something a little bit more adventurous, take a look at the list below. All the...
2019-06-01
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/
Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !!
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2024-08-03
https://toasttothailand.com/things-to-do/exotic-thai-fruits/
Thailand’s tropical climate and fertile soil is ideal for growing some of the world’s most delicious and exotic fruits. You’ll see fruits stalls in every corner of the country. You’ll also see people walking along busy streets, chomping on colourful, and, at times, weird-looking Thai fruits.
2022-10-19
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/
Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !!
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2024-08-03
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/
Social media posts claim that fruits like mango, rambutan, and durian are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows. The posts further suggest this is a sustainable practice promoted by the Thai government and should be adopted in Sri Lanka. [...] The claim that mango...
2024-08-05
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/
Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !!
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2024-07-31
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/
The claims circulating on social media about Udeshika Prabodini’s financial struggles and her use of public transportation are unfounded. Prabodini’s family is well-equipped with vehicles, and her choice is public transport as she does not favour driving vehicles.
2024-07-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/
Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !!
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2024-07-31
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/
Recently, social media has been abuzz with claims regarding Sri Lankan cricketer Udeshika Prabodini. The posts suggest Prabodini, who is 38 and one of the senior-most players in the team, is financially struggling. Prabodini played a key role in Sri Lanka's recent Asia Cup victory as the opening bowler. [...] He emphas...
2024-08-03
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/
Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !!
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2024-07-31
https://factseeker.lk/blog/news/why-did-a-sri-lankan-female-cricketer-take-the-bus-to-a-village-reception/
Sri Lanka women’s cricket team’s premier fast bowler Udeshika Prabodhini has been talked about on social media stating that she is financially vulnerable because she was traveling home on the bus after winning the Asia Cup. [...] A surprise party was organized to welcome Her in the native village of Udeshika Prabodhini...
2024-08-06
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/
Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !!
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2024-07-31
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/women'st20worldcup2020playerprofiles/udeshika_probodhani.html
Probodhani was included in the squad for the first T20 World Cup in 2009 in England and has played in every T20 World Cup since [...] Udeshika Probodhani is a veteran of the team, having played in 69 T20Is from her debut against Pakistan in 2009 until January 30, 2020. [...] Alongside playing for Sri Lanka, Probodhani ...
2020-01-26
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!
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2024-07-26
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
The debate around the safety of palm oil, particularly in products like Nutella, highlights the complexities of food safety and regulatory standards. While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other organisations have identified potential risks associated with compounds like Glycidol Ester (GE), 3-MCPD, and 2-...
2024-07-26
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!
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2024-07-26
https://www.biospace.com/nutella-fights-back-against-cancer-scare-concerns
Nutella Fights Back Against Cancer Scare Concerns [...] Lovers of chocolate spread may have been shocked on Wednesday by news that an ingredient in Nutella could potentially cause cancer. Supermarkets in Italy have even begun removing some products from shelves that contain the offending ingredient - processed palm oil...
2017-01-13
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!
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2024-07-26
https://english.factcrescendo.com/2024/07/31/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, lik...
2024-07-31
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!
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2024-07-26
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/nutella-does-it-cause-cancer-spread-chocolate-nut-italy-supermarkets-palm-oil-carcinogenic-risk-remove-shelves-a7523851.html
Could Nutella really cause cancer? Here's what you need to know [...] Lovers of chocolate spread may have been shocked on Wednesday by news that an ingredient in Nutella could potentially cause cancer. Supermarkets in Italy have even begun removing some products from shelves that contain the offending ingredient - proc...
2017-01-16
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/
Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !!
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2024-07-26
https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/13/14266356/nutella-cancer-efsa-study-ferrero-palm-oil
A controversy over palm oil threatens to cast a pall over Nutella, the delicious chocolate-hazelnut spread made by the Italian company Ferrero. Headlines like "Nutella Can Cause Cancer, Study Warns" have circulated across the internet this week, but is Ferrero really including an ingredient that might give consumers ca...
2017-01-13
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092
Ranil Has Been Selected As ADB President !1
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2024-09-27
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe has NOT been appointed as the next President of the ADB. The election process is still ongoing, and the final outcome will be announced at the end of November 2024.
2024-09-27
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092
Ranil Has Been Selected As ADB President !1
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2024-09-27
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranil_Wickremesinghe
- ^ a b "Ranil Wickremesinghe confirms presidential candidacy". www.adaderana.lk. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024. [...] - ^ "Ranil to be sworn in as new President today". Ada Derana. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022. [...] - ^ "C...
2024-10-05
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092
Ranil Has Been Selected As ADB President !1
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2024-09-27
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Has NOT Been Selected as President of ADB! [...] A claim is being widely shared on social media stating that former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been selected as the next President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and will assume his duties in March 2025. We fac...
2024-09-30
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !!
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2024-07-25
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Based on the evidence available and the analysis conducted, the claim that Trump plagiarized his speech from "Legally Blonde" is false. While the viral video points out some similarities, it does not provide conclusive evidence to support the plagiarism claim. The context and intent of the speeches are different, and t...
2024-07-25
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !!
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2024-07-25
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-plagiarises-speech-legally-10438744
Donald Trump appeared to rip off a speech from Legally Blonde while giving a talk to university students in the US. A hilarious mash-up video, made by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, reveals striking similarities between Trump's words and the graduation speech given by Elle Woods at the end of the 2001 comedy f...
2017-05-17
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !!
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2024-07-25
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-legally-blonde-speech/
The clip attained instant notoriety, in part because it was reminiscent of a scandal that erupted during the 2016 presidential campaign when Melania Trump gave a speech that borrowed heavily from one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. A number of media outlets joined the Occupy Democrats Facebook page (see meme above) i...
2024-06-27
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !!
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2024-07-25
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Recently, a claim has been circulating that former President Donald Trump plagiarized parts of a speech from the movie "Legally Blonde" during one of his addresses. This rumor has gained traction across social media and has led to widespread speculation. Social Media Post Trump’s 2017 speech has recirculated with claim...
2024-08-01
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/
Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !!
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2024-07-25
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/president-trump-being-accused-plagiarizing-205137108.html
President Trump Is Being Accused of Plagiarizing a Speech From ‘Legally Blonde’ Elle Woods for president. President Trump is accused of copying a Legally Blonde speech, and the similarities are uncanny. In a viral TikTok video by Truth Lies Shenanigans, the account, which goes by the handle @tlsliveshow, edits one of D...
2020-11-30
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/
Oatmeal is Unhealthy !!
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2024-07-15
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/
In conclusion, despite recent social media claims suggesting that oats have no nutritional value and inhibit mineral absorption, these assertions are unfounded. The primary concern about oats revolves around their phytic acid content, which can bind minerals and reduce their bioavailability. However, the impact of phyt...
2024-07-15
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/
Oatmeal is Unhealthy !!
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2024-07-15
https://thewell.northwell.edu/health-living-fitness/oatmeal-nutrition-facts
Lately, social media has lit up with conflicting advice that is challenging some scrollers’ long-held beliefs about the benefits of oatmeal. So, we’re setting the record straight: Is oatmeal a healthy choice or not? We asked Elizabeth Hyde-Daddio, RD, a nutritionist at Northwell, to weigh in on different types of oatme...
2023-07-24
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/
Oatmeal is Unhealthy !!
Social Media Users
2024-07-15
https://theconversation.com/oats-and-oatmeal-arent-bad-for-you-as-some-claim-in-fact-they-probably-have-more-health-benefits-than-you-realise-225590
Oats have long had a reputation for being one of the healthier foods you can choose for breakfast. But some people on social media have been calling this claim into question, suggesting that rather than being a healthy staple, oatmeal (and porridge, which is often made using oats) might in fact have no nutritional valu...
2024-03-18
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https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-election-dates-circulated-on-social-media/
Presidential Election of SL Will Be Held On September 28 or October 5 !!
Social Media Users
2024-07-23
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-election-dates-circulated-on-social-media/
The official date for the presidential election in Sri Lanka is Saturday, September 21, and nominations will be accepted on August 15. Any other dates circulating on social media are incorrect. We urge everyone to rely on official announcements and refrain from sharing unverified information.
2024-07-23
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