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srilankafactcrescendo_158_ret_b2_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_158 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-dcd-levels-on-milk-powder/ | Misleading Claims On DCD Levels In Milk Powder | Social Media Users | 2020-12-05 | https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/216655/govt-disputes-milk-powder-test-results | The Government says Sri Lankan tests which show high levels of DCD contamination in some batches of Fonterra milk powder are wrong. The Sri Lankan Government has ordered the New Zealand dairy co-operative to recall two batches of milk powder, claiming it contained residue of the farm chemical dicyandiamide (DCD). [...] Low-level residues of DCD were found by Fonterra in milk powder in September 2012, prompting New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries to suspend the chemical's use in January this year. | 2013-08-11 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_158_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_158 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-dcd-levels-on-milk-powder/ | Misleading Claims On DCD Levels In Milk Powder | Social Media Users | 2020-12-05 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-dcd-levels-on-milk-powder/ | A letter claimed to be from Medical Faculty Student’s Union of University of Colombo from 2013 has gained lot of traction over the past few days. From our investigation revelated that these posts shared in present day context about DCD contamination in milk power is misleading. Even though ITI had tested Fonterra along with 3 other dairies mid-2013, all subsequent tests done by number of other parties including ITI itself had confirmed that there was no DCD contamination. [...] The article mentioned that an official from Technology and Research Ministry had stated that tests carried out by them had confirmed four brands of imported milk powder were indeed contaminated with DCD (Based on a report by ITI) and two brands of locally manufactured milk powder were free of DCD. Most of other news reports in 2013, had carried similar stories. [...] The official went on to state that there were number of sample tests of Fonterra and other daily brands (both local and foreign) since 2013 and all resulted DCD in permissible levels. The official went on to say that DCD test reports of 2013 are really out of context in current scenario, as no DCD has been detected in milk brands recently. However, along with Ministry of Health ITI continues to test the DCD level in milk powder and annually around 250-300 samples are being tested even in current scenario. | 2022-02-21 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_159 | srilankafactcrescendo_159 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years! | Social Media Users | 2023-05-01 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Fact Crescendo found the famous hoax of a 400-year-old blooming flower attached to an artwork that doesn’t resemble any real-life plant. Even though the ‘Pagoda flower’ does exist, it blooms annually. There isn’t any reported flower that blooms once in 400 years. | 2023-05-01 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_159_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_159 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years! | Social Media Users | 2023-05-01 | https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pagoda-flower-bloom-400-years/ | A photograph supposedly showing a pagoda flower is frequently shared on social media along with the claim that it only blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas: [...] This picture does not show a pagoda flower (nor the "auspicious Mahameru flower") but rather a plant called the Rheum nobile. While this large plant is native to the Himalayas, it does not bloom once every 400 years. [...] This is hardly the first time a rumor about a flower that only blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas has circulated on social media. In 2018, a nearly verbatim copy of this text was attached to a different picture of a flower and given a different name. That variant claimed it was the "ahameru Pushpam," or arya pu, not the pagoda flower: | 2023-05-03 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_159_ret_bn_g11 | srilankafactcrescendo_159 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years! | Social Media Users | 2023-05-01 | https://factly.in/the-plant-in-the-image-is-sikkim-rhubarb-it-blooms-every-year-in-the-himalayas/ | An image is being shared widely on Facebook with the claim that it shows Mahameru flower that blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas. Let’s check the authenticity of that claim. Claim: Image of Mahameru flower that blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas. Fact: The plant in the image is ‘Rheum Nobile/ Sikkim Rhubarb/Noble Rhubarb’, it blooms every year in the Himalayas. So, the claim is FALSE. | 2019-11-08 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_159_ret_bn_g2 | srilankafactcrescendo_159 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years! | Social Media Users | 2023-05-01 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Don’t Be Misled By Claims of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years! The Himalayas are home to many natural beauties, and according to some research, several rare medicinal plants and flowers can only be found in the Himalayas. Many of you have probably seen an image claiming to be a flower that only blooms in the Himalayas once every 400 years! However, we found these claims to be false. [...] Furthermore, this is not the first time that the hoax of 400 years blooming flower has surfaced. A pointed shape, white and yellow flower is also often shared among social media users as the Mahameru flower that blooms in the Himalayas once in 4 centuries. The fact check done over that flower can be read here. | 2023-05-09 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_159_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_159 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/dont-be-misled-by-flowers-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Claims Of Flowers Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years! | Social Media Users | 2023-05-01 | https://afghanistan.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claim-with-footage-of-fox-tail-lily-as-mahameru-blooming-in-the-himalayas-once-in-400-years/ | Misleading Claim With Footage Of Fox Tail Lily As ‘Mahameru’ Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years. [...] The Himalayas are home to many natural beauties. According to some research, several rare medicinal plants and flowers can only be found in the Himalayas. A video of a flower blooming is presently trending on social media. Many of you have probably seen a video claiming that a flower only blooms once every 400 years in the Himalayas. [...] Title:Misleading Claim With Footage Of Fox Tail Lily As ‘Mahameru’ Blooming In The Himalayas Once In 400 Years. | 2023-03-31 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_16_ret_b5_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_16 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/are-coconut-oil-and-vegetable-oils-misunderstood-debunking-the-health-myths-618810 | Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad | Social Media Users | 2024-09-13 | https://www.forbes.com/health/nutrition/coconut-oil/ | Coconut oil is touted as a superfood with all kinds of potential health benefits, including weight loss, blood sugar control, reduction of cholesterol and decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, like butter, coconut oil is solid at room temperature and primarily composed of saturated fat. Most other vegetable oils (including several mentioned in the column on healthy cooking oils) are primarily unsaturated fat, which are viewed as a more beneficial type of fat. [...] A 2023 summary of peer-reviewed studies confirms that while coconut oil has fewer detrimental effects on total and LDL cholesterol compared to butter, it can be more damaging compared to unsaturated vegetable oils.[2] Another 2021 meta-analysis concludes that coconut oil significantly raises both LDL and HDL blood cholesterol levels, adversely affecting cardiometabolic health. The benefits of increased HDL cholesterol appear to be outweighed by the drawbacks of increased LDL cholesterol.[3] [...] Taste, pleasure and cultural traditions all matter when it comes to food. For this reason, coconut oil cannot be categorized as "good" or "bad." It has a distinctive flavor and is a rich energy source for people worldwide. | 2024-10-03 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_16_ret_bn_g13 | srilankafactcrescendo_16 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/are-coconut-oil-and-vegetable-oils-misunderstood-debunking-the-health-myths-618810 | Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad | Social Media Users | 2024-09-13 | https://sarahwilson.com/2011/11/why-i-get-excited-about-coconut-oil/ | Coconut oil is a short-medium chain saturated fat. But saturated fat is bad, right? No. Not the naturally occurring saturated fats, like coconut oil. It’s the artificially adjusted trans fats you want to avoid, like vegetable oils and seed oils. I’ll be posting on this next week, if you’re not quite convinced! Also, when I mention coconut oil, I’m talking virgin coconut oil, not the hydrogenated version (which is bad). [...] Your body sends medium-chain fatty acids straight to your liver to use as energy. This means that coconut oil is a source of instant energy to your body, much like when you eat simple carbohydrates. But although they both deliver quick energy to your body, unlike the carbohydrates, coconut oil does not produce an insulin spike in your bloodstream. This saves you from a slump, and is good news for anyone struggling with insulin issues. Like me. And most of us with AI issues. [...] Coconut oil is ideal for skin care. It helps protect your skin from aging effects, and can help improve the appearance of skin with its anti-aging benefits. Coconut oil is absorbed into your skin and connective tissues, where it helps keep your connective tissues supple and strong, which helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Coconut oil on your skin also acts as an exfoliator for the outer layer of dead skin cells. This will make your skin smoother too. Another bonus! | 2018-08-10 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_16_ret_bn_g3 | srilankafactcrescendo_16 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/are-coconut-oil-and-vegetable-oils-misunderstood-debunking-the-health-myths-618810 | Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad | Social Media Users | 2024-09-13 | https://jacksonschips.com/blogs/blog/how-to-use-coconut-oil-instead-of-vegetable-oil | Coconut Oil vs Vegetable Oil [...] According to Palak Patel, a chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, swapping coconut oil for vegetable oil is straightforward: one cup of vegetable oil is equal to one cup of coconut oil when cooking and baking. However, when using coconut oil as a substitute for vegetable oil, there are a couple of things to consider and note. [...] Unlike vegetable oil, which contains trans-fat, coconut oil is made of medium-chain saturated fatty acids. Saturated fat is easily digestible, and when ingested, it gets transported to the liver, where it serves as a source of energy for the body. | 2022-05-20 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_16_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_16 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/are-coconut-oil-and-vegetable-oils-misunderstood-debunking-the-health-myths-618810 | Coconut Oil is good. But vegetable oil is bad | Social Media Users | 2024-09-13 | https://nucoconut.com/coconut-oil-vs-vegetable-oil-the-battle-of-the-oils/ | Coconut Oil Vs. Vegetable Oil – The Battle of the Oils [...] But when it comes to cooking, to be more specific, frying, which is better – Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil? What are the things that you ought to consider when buying and using a type of frying oil? To be able to know which is better, let us try to compare and know the difference between Coconut Oil and Vegetable Oil. [...] On the other hand, using coconut oil to cook your food is the healthier choice. This is because saturated fats have a more stable chemical structure. In addition, unsaturated fats are not unhealthy for the reason that they contain medium chain triglycerides, which can be easily digested by the liver. As a result, they are stored in your blood cells as energy instead of fat. Think of it like this – the unsaturated fats from coconut oils gives you a boost in energy without making your blood sugar levels high. Another good thing about cooking your food with coconut oil is that because it has MCT(medium chain triglycerides), it actually has the ability to promote healthy weight loss. In fact, certain studies found out that individuals who were trying to lose weight and used coconut oil as a replacement for vegetable oil had greater and more effective weight loss than those who did the otherwise. | 2018-12-01 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_160 | srilankafactcrescendo_160 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-allegations-unraveled-gas-price-dynamics-and-the-role-of-aragalaya-activists-and-president-wickremesinghe/ | Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-03 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-allegations-unraveled-gas-price-dynamics-and-the-role-of-aragalaya-activists-and-president-wickremesinghe/ | In conclusion, the allegations against President Wickremesinghe and Aragalaya activists for the increase in gas prices are misleading. The timeline of events reveals that the price surge mainly occurred towards the end period of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's tenure, and in the subsequent period, the prices dropped and increased by comparatively smaller margins. Furthermore, understanding the broader context of global and economic factors is essential when evaluating claims related to gas prices in Sri Lanka. | 2024-01-03 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_160_ret_b15_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_160 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-allegations-unraveled-gas-price-dynamics-and-the-role-of-aragalaya-activists-and-president-wickremesinghe/ | Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-03 | https://www.theweek.in/theweek/specials/2023/06/24/sri-lanka-economic-crisis-current-political-scenario.html | Balangoda Kassaba Thero, a 30-year-old Buddhist monk who was on a Satyagraha campaign during the Aragalaya protests, too, is facing charges. "I was fighting for people’s rights and they arrested me for that. Buddhism preaches peace. But they say even a monk is wrong, although our protests were peaceful," said Kassaba, sipping a cup of coffee at a Colombo cafe. He said that even after Aragalaya, Sri Lankans did not have the freedom to express themselves. "To protest and question the government is our fundamental right. But we are being harassed for it," he said. [...] Aragalaya changed the nature of political protests in Sri Lanka as it helped breach the divide between the Sinhala-majority south and the Tamil-dominated north. People in the south who never bothered to oppose the rulers did not hesitate to question the politicians this time about their broken promises. "During Aragalaya, everyone, including the ultra left and the far right and even those without any political ideology came together," said Chameera Dedduwage, a digital media strategist who works for a leading advertising company in Colombo. [...] Dedduwage said the only change that Aragalaya brought was to Sri Lanka’s political leadership. "Wickremesinghe is someone who is preferred by the upper echelons of the society in Colombo. Apart from that, there is no big change," he said. "The protesters have gone back to look after their own lives." | 2023-06-24 | False | false | false | not_applicable |
srilankafactcrescendo_160_ret_b17_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_160 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-allegations-unraveled-gas-price-dynamics-and-the-role-of-aragalaya-activists-and-president-wickremesinghe/ | Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-03 | https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/janatha-aragalaya-the-movement-that-booted-out-the-rajapaksas/article65645573.ece | The citizens’ rebellion against Mr. Gotabaya exposed the entire Rajapaksa clan’s insatiable thirst for power, and apparent disregard for human life and dignity — something the Tamil and Muslim minorities knew for long. The Aragalaya revealed both, the fragility of power, and the power of protest, as citizens underwent the country’s worst economic crisis post-Independence. [...] The two months since were rather challenging for the Aragalaya. Many were stunned by the events of May 9, days after which Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed Premier. While he took a seemingly conciliatory approach to the protests, even inviting protesters for talks, there was no let-up in the drastic deterioration of the economy. The government had already defaulted on its $50 billion foreign debt. The country had now run out of dollars to import fuel, while existing credit lines dried up. [...] The Aragalaya is unprecedented in Sri Lanka, in its scale, geographic spread, and impact. It brought together Sri Lankans of all ethnic hues and class locations, who were together in their suffering brought upon by the crisis, and in their shared resolve to oust the man who was responsible for it. | 2022-07-17 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_160_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_160 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-allegations-unraveled-gas-price-dynamics-and-the-role-of-aragalaya-activists-and-president-wickremesinghe/ | Before the Aragalaya Gas Prices of Sri Lanka Low and After Aragalaya,Prices Increased !! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-03 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-allegations-unraveled-gas-price-dynamics-and-the-role-of-aragalaya-activists-and-president-wickremesinghe/ | In recent social media posts, allegations have surfaced, targeting President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Aragalaya activists for the current state of gas prices in Sri Lanka. The post implies that the price of an LP gas cylinder (12.5kg) was around Rs.1500 before the Aragalaya period and that after Ranil Wickremasinghe became the president after the protests, the price has now shot up to Rs.4250. [...] In conclusion, the allegations against President Wickremesinghe and Aragalaya activists for the increase in gas prices are misleading. The timeline of events reveals that the price surge mainly occurred towards the end period of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's tenure, and in the subsequent period, the prices dropped and increased by comparatively smaller margins. Furthermore, understanding the broader context of global and economic factors is essential when evaluating claims related to gas prices in Sri Lanka. [...] Title:Misleading Allegations About Gas Price Fluctuations Before & After Aragalaya | 2024-01-04 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_161 | srilankafactcrescendo_161 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | Sudha Murty was helped by a lecturer named Usha Bhattacharya when she was travelling without ticket On train from Bombay to Bangalore in her childhood.... | Social Media Users | 2022-10-28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | According to our investigation, we found out that the viral social media story about Sudha Murty was misleading. The viral message is false and does not tell the childhood story of Sudha Murty. The runaway girl Chitra is not Sudha Murty. The information in viral posts is a grossly convoluted version of one of the stories written by Sudha Murty. | 2022-10-28 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_161_ret_b1_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_161 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | Sudha Murty was helped by a lecturer named Usha Bhattacharya when she was travelling without ticket On train from Bombay to Bangalore in her childhood.... | Social Media Users | 2022-10-28 | https://newsmeter.in/fact-check/this-story-about-a-stranger-helping-a-young-sudha-murty-is-not-true-698770 | Hyderabad: A post about how a woman helped a young Sudha Murty, author and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, is being shared on social media with the claim that it is a true story. It claims that the woman, Usha Bhattacharya, who was a college lecturer, helped the young runaway girl (Sudha Murty) and bought her a train ticket from Bombay to Bangalore, and then took her to an NGO so she could be cared for. [...] We also found reviews of the short story on Goodreads. According to one of the comments, Sudha Murthy helped a girl on a train from Bombay to Bengaluru by paying for her ticket. The rest of the story, according to the comment, is about how Chitra grows up and does well in her life and never forgets Sudha Murthy. In a video, Sudha Murty reminisces about her childhood. She thanks her parents and teachers for their support and describes her childhood in Karnataka. She also talks about her engineering education in Karnataka where she was the only female in her class. She does not mention her stint in Bombay or relocating to Delhi. This demonstrates that the story in the viral post is not autobiographical. | 2022-08-05 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_161_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_161 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | Sudha Murty was helped by a lecturer named Usha Bhattacharya when she was travelling without ticket On train from Bombay to Bangalore in her childhood.... | Social Media Users | 2022-10-28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | <strong>Viral Message About Sudha Murty Travelling Without Ticket on Train Is Fabricated!</strong> [...] In brief, the story in the message follows: A 13-years-old girl Chitra was travelling without a ticket on Bombay-Bangalore Train. The ticket checker threatened to throw her out when a kind-hearted Prof., Usha Bhattacharya, paid for her ticket. Upon learning Chitra had no relatives or family, Prof. Usha put her up with an NGO in Bangalore and helped with her education. Later, Prof Usha shifted to Delhi and lost contact with Chitra. After 20 years, Prof. Usha went to the US for a lecture. There she had a meal in a restaurant. She learned that somebody had already paid her dinner bill. She asked who, and Chitra came forward to meet her. They both cried, reminiscing about the train journey. Chitra said that her name is now Sudha, and she married a man called Narayan Murty. [...] Title:Viral Message About Sudha Murty Travelling Without Ticket on Train Is Fabricated! | 2022-11-05 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_161_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_161 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | Sudha Murty was helped by a lecturer named Usha Bhattacharya when she was travelling without ticket On train from Bombay to Bangalore in her childhood.... | Social Media Users | 2022-10-28 | https://newschecker.in/fact-check/sudha-murty-false-claim/ | A viral forward claiming to be the life story of Infosys chairperson Sudha Murty is being widely shared online. It is claimed that a stranger named Mrs. Usha Bhattacharya paid for the train ticket of a runaway girl named Chitra while travelling from Bombay to Bangalore and took the girl to an NGO so she could be taken care of. It goes on to state that the little girl grew up to be the Infosys chairperson Sudha Murty and wife of co-founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy. [...] Newschecker also found a video on the popular YouTube channel BeerBiceps in which Sudha Murty recollects her childhood. In the video, Sudha Murty can be heard thanking her parents and teachers for all their support, and also describes her growing up years in Karnataka. She also describes her engineering education in Karnataka, where she was the only woman in her batch. She does not mention any stint in Bombay or about relocating to Delhi, proving that the story is not autobiographical. | 2022-08-09 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_161_ret_bn_g2 | srilankafactcrescendo_161 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murty-bombay-to-bangalore-without-a-train-ticket/ | Sudha Murty was helped by a lecturer named Usha Bhattacharya when she was travelling without ticket On train from Bombay to Bangalore in her childhood.... | Social Media Users | 2022-10-28 | https://english.factcrescendo.com/2022/11/03/fake-message-viral-about-sudha-murthys-bombay-to-banglore-without-a-ticket-train-journey/ | Viral Message About Sudha Murthy Travelling Without Ticket in Train is False [...] In brief, the story in the message follows: A 13-years-old girl Chitra was traveling without a ticket on Bombay-Bangalore Train. The ticket checker threatened her to throw out when a kind-hearted Prof. Usha Bhattacharya paid for her ticket. Upon learning Chitra had no relatives or family, Prof. Usha put her up with an NGO in Bangalore and helped with her education. Later Prof Usha shifted to Delhi and lost contact with Chitra. After 20 years, Prof. Usha went to the US for a lecture. There she had a meal in a restaurant. She learned that somebody had already paid her dinner bill. She asked who and Chitra came forward to meet her. They both cried reminiscing about the train journey. Chitra told that her name is now Sudha and she married a man called Narayan Murthy. [...] Title:Viral Message About Sudha Murthy Travelling Without Ticket in Train is False | 2022-11-03 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_162 | srilankafactcrescendo_162 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | The Origins Of “Hello” Was Linked To Graham Bell`s Girl Friend! | Social Media Users | 2020-06-27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | Our investigation reveals that the social media post claiming that the word "Hello” term had origins as it was the surname of Alexander Graham Bell's girlfriend is misleading. | 2020-06-27 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_162_ret_b0_g6 | srilankafactcrescendo_162 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | The Origins Of “Hello” Was Linked To Graham Bell`s Girl Friend! | Social Media Users | 2020-06-27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | Social media posts are being spread virally stating that the beginning of the term "hello" can be traced back to Graham Bell's time and his girlfriend's name was "Margaret Hello". [...] Our investigation reveals that the social media post claiming that the word "Hello" term had origins as it was the surname of Alexander Graham Bell's girlfriend is misleading. [...] Title:The Origins of "Hello" was NOT linked to Graham Bell's Girl Friend! Find Out the Truth… | 2022-12-09 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_162_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_162 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | The Origins Of “Hello” Was Linked To Graham Bell`s Girl Friend! | Social Media Users | 2020-06-27 | https://english.factcrescendo.com/2024/06/11/fake-information-going-viral-about-the-word-hello/ | Is The Origin Of "Hello" Related To Graham Bell's Girlfriend? Here's The Truth. [...] It is '#Margaret Hello,' the fiancée of the #telephone inventor '#Graham #Bell.' [...] Title:Is The Origin Of "Hello" Related To Graham Bell's Girlfriend? Here's The Truth. | 2024-06-11 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_162_ret_bn_g7 | srilankafactcrescendo_162 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | The Origins Of “Hello” Was Linked To Graham Bell`s Girl Friend! | Social Media Users | 2020-06-27 | https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-hello-girl/ | While there certainly exist words that began their linguistic lives as people's names, hello does not belong in that category. This sorry tale about the surname of Alexander Graham Bell's girlfriend is merely a hoax, nothing more. We began seeing this purported etymology for hello in the online world in November 2010. Iterations of this leg-pull have subsequently rechristened the inventor of the telephone "Graham Bell" and "graham-bell" (with one version also claiming "His first 2 instruments were at his and her place ... and the first call he made to commercially test the phones was to his girlfriend!") [...] As for that first call, or any other by Graham, being made to the "Margaret Hello" identified in this tall tale as "his girlfriend," such would have stood as rather interesting personal news to those who knew him, because in 1876 Bell was engaged to Mabel Hubbard, a woman whom he married the following year and who remained his wife until his death in 1922. By December 2016, the tale graduated to meme form; the image of Bell with the purported "Margaret Hello" was in fact a photograph of the inventor and Hubbard. | 2014-03-15 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_162_ret_bn_g9 | srilankafactcrescendo_162 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-the-origins-of-the-term-hello/ | The Origins Of “Hello” Was Linked To Graham Bell`s Girl Friend! | Social Media Users | 2020-06-27 | https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/30712/was-the-phrase-hello-popularized-because-of-the-name-of-alexander-graham-bell | Do you know what is the real meaning of "Hello" It is the name of a girl. [...] Margaret Hello. She was the girlfriend of Graham bell who invented the telephone. One can forget the name of Graham bell but not his girlfriend - that is Love !!!! or whatever.... [...] Was Bell involved with a woman named Margaret Hello and is that the reason the word "hello" was popularized? | 2016-06-22 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_163 | srilankafactcrescendo_163 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/old-video-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-tower-shared-linking-to-recent-attack/ | Israeli Attacked On Gaza Tower Recently !! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-09 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/old-video-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-tower-shared-linking-to-recent-attack/ | Fact Crescendo found the claim made along with the viral video be False. This is not a video from a recent Israeli airstrike in Gaza.The viral video dates back to May 2021 when Israeli airstrikes destroyed the 14-storey tower in Gaza City. | 2023-10-09 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_163_ret_bn_g19 | srilankafactcrescendo_163 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/old-video-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-tower-shared-linking-to-recent-attack/ | Israeli Attacked On Gaza Tower Recently !! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-09 | https://academic.oup.com/jcsl/article/29/1/21/7644943 | A Sari, ‘Israeli Attacks on Gaza’s Tower Blocks’ (Articles of War. Lieber Institute, West Point, 17 May 2021) <https://lieber.westpoint.edu/israeli-attacks-gazas-tower-blocks/> accessed 2 February 2024. [...] J Federman, ‘Shocking and Horrifying’: Israel Destroys AP Office in Gaza’ (AP News, 16 May 2021) <https://apnews.com/article/israel-middle-east-business-israel-palestinian-conflict-fe452147166f55ba5a9d32e6ba8b53d7> accessed 2 February 2024, and ‘Give Us 10 Minutes: How Israel Bombed a Gaza Media Tower’ (Al Jazeera, 15 May 2021) <https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/15/give-us-10-minutes-how-israel-bombed-gaza-media-tower> accessed 2 February 2024. | 2024-04-27 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_163_ret_bn_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_163 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/old-video-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-tower-shared-linking-to-recent-attack/ | Israeli Attacked On Gaza Tower Recently !! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-09 | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/15/give-us-10-minutes-how-israel-bombed-gaza-media-tower | ‘Give us 10 minutes’: How Israel bombed a Gaza media tower [...] Still, at 3:12pm (12:12 GMT), the first Israeli strike came. Five minutes later, al-Jalaa tower crashed to the ground after being hit by three missiles that sent a dark cloud of dust and debris into the air. There have been no immediate reports of casualties. [...] BREAKING: Israeli air raid flattens building that houses Al Jazeera and other international media outlets in Gaza City. | 2021-05-15 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_164 | srilankafactcrescendo_164 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | IOC Requests Against Filling Fuel Tanks To The Maximum Limit, Due To Rising Heat In SL! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-17 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | Our investigation found that IOC had not released any advisory statement warning the public against filling their vehicle fuel tanks to the maximum limit. The message was viral a few years ago in India, too. IOC clarifies that they had not issued any such advisory, and it’s perfectly safe to fill the fuel tanks to the maximum level indicated by the manufacturer, irrespective of whether it`s summer or winter. | 2023-04-17 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_164_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_164 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | IOC Requests Against Filling Fuel Tanks To The Maximum Limit, Due To Rising Heat In SL! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-17 | https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-indian-oil-corporation-never-filling-car-fuel-tank-full-capacity-explosions-petrol-diesel-1935746-2022-04-10 | A viral social media post claims that IOC has warned against filling a car's fuel tank to its maximum capacity as it can cause an explosion during the summer months. The India Today Anti Fake News War Room (AFWA) has found the claim to be false. [...] The viral post read,"The temperature is set to rise in the coming days, so do not fill petrol in your vehicle to the maximum limit. This can cause an explosion in the fuel tank. Please fill half the tank of fuel in your vehicle and keep room for air. [...] It is thus clear that the claim that filling fuel tanks to their maximum capacities is patently false. And Indian Oil never made any such claim at all. | 2022-04-10 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_164_ret_b11_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_164 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | IOC Requests Against Filling Fuel Tanks To The Maximum Limit, Due To Rising Heat In SL! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-17 | https://www.latestly.com/socially/social-viral/indian-oil-issued-warning-against-filling-petrol-in-vehicles-to-maximum-limit-govt-run-pib-fact-check-debunks-fake-claim-5082213.html | A viral claim says Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has warned customers against filling their vehicles' fuel tanks to the maximum limit as they might explode. In a purported circular, the company said this might happen due to increasing temperature. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this claim in their fact check. "It is perfectly safe to fill fuel in vehicles up to the limit(max) as specified by the manufacturer," PIB said. Fact Check: Vehicle Will Explode if Fuel Tank is Full in Summer? Indian Oil Denies Advisory, Says Safe to Fill Up to Maximum as Specified by Manufacturer. 'Don't Fill Fuel Tanks to Maximum': Claim: @IndianOilcl has issued a warning & asked not to fill petrol in your vehicle to the maximum limit #PIBFactCheck ▶️ This claim is #Fake ▶️ It is perfectly safe to fill fuel in vehicles up to the limit(max) as specified by the manufacturer | 2023-04-25 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_164_ret_b5_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_164 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | IOC Requests Against Filling Fuel Tanks To The Maximum Limit, Due To Rising Heat In SL! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-17 | https://www.logicallyfacts.com/en/fact-check/false-indian-oil-corporation-limited-advises-avoiding-filling-a-vehicle-to-its-maximum-capacity-during-hot-temperatures | In April 2022, a purported statement from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) went viral on social media. IOCL was credited in the viral posts for spreading information about the hazards of overfilling gasoline vehicles. The advisory included an image of the IOCL logo along with a body of text stating that rising air temperatures and people filling their vehicles to the maximum capacity with gasoline could result in fuel tank explosions. The warning statement also mentioned that five such explosions had occurred due to people filling fuel tanks to the maximum. It further advised people to only half-fill their tanks, leaving room for air. However, the IOCL warning that has been widely disseminated across several social media platforms is fake. No such caution has been issued by the IOCL. We found that the IOCL released a clarification via a Facebook post on April 9, 2022, in response to the warning statement that had spread across social media. The hoax warning was entirely debunked by IOCL, which also mentioned that it is safe to fill up to the vehicle's maximum capacity regardless of whether it is winter or summer. [...] In 2016, India's highest-ever temperature was recorded in the town of Phalodi in Rajasthan, when temperatures reached 51 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7 degrees Celsius, measured on July 10, 1913, at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California, U.S. We therefore conclude that the IOCL's warning against filling gasoline tanks to maximum capacity amid rising temperatures is a hoax that has been circulating for years. | 2022-05-04 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_164_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_164 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | IOC Requests Against Filling Fuel Tanks To The Maximum Limit, Due To Rising Heat In SL! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-17 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ioc-did-not-request-to-fill-fuel-tanks-to-the-maximum-limit-due-to-the-current-hot-weather-in-sl/ | Social media is abuzz with viral claims that the Indian Oil Company (IOC) warns people against filling their fuel tanks to the maximum level due to the rise in atmospheric temperature currently being experienced in Sri Lanka. [...] Our investigation found that IOC had not released any advisory statement warning the public against filling their vehicle fuel tanks to the maximum limit. The message was viral a few years ago in India, too. IOC clarifies that they had not issued any such advisory, and it’s perfectly safe to fill the fuel tanks to the maximum level indicated by the manufacturer, irrespective of whether it`s summer or winter. [...] Title:IOC Did NOT Request to Refrain from Filling Fuel Tanks to the Maximum Limit, Due to The Current Hot Weather in SL! | 2023-04-19 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_165_ret_b2_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_165 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-on-sadha-haroon-as-the-first-sl-muslim-lady-to-be-selected-for-space-travel/ | Fathima Sadha (Sadha Haroon) Has Been Selected As The First Sri Lankan Female Astronaut ! | Social Media Users | 2022-08-18 | https://mawratanews.lk/news/a-women-astronaut-from-sri-lanka/ | Fathima Shahda (from Negombo) has been selected as Sri Lanka's first Muslim woman astronaut, according to a tweet shared by media personnel. https://twitter.com/Ahmath_Sadique/status/1559743519257808896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1559743519257808896%7Ctwgr%5E91f54190719f5cedc1e6b31019e9b3798f69a6cc%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FAhmath_Sadique2Fstatus2F1559743519257808896widget%3DTweet | 2022-08-17 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_165_ret_b4_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_165 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-on-sadha-haroon-as-the-first-sl-muslim-lady-to-be-selected-for-space-travel/ | Fathima Sadha (Sadha Haroon) Has Been Selected As The First Sri Lankan Female Astronaut ! | Social Media Users | 2022-08-18 | https://pulse.lk/everythingelse/iconic-sri-lankan-women-history/ | At age 27, Anoka Primrose Abeyrathne is the first Sri Lankan appointed from the Asia-Pacific region to the UN Habitat Global Youth Advisory Board. She is also the Policy and Advocacy representative to the Commonwealth Climate Leadership Team. She is the youngest Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum and is the first female New Champion of the World Economic Forum in Sri Lanka. Abeyrathna also received the World Youth Award in 2017 and is a founding member of the Commonwealth Gender and Equality Network that works on linking gender equality, education, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. [...] Sri Lanka Airlines’ first female captain [...] Having served three terms as Prime Minister, she created what would eventually be the Sri Lankan Ministry of Women and Child Affairs and also appointed the first woman to serve in the Sri Lankan Cabinet. She was a key player in reducing tensions between India and China in 1962 and was known for her ability to diplomatically balance East-West relations. | 2019-03-15 | False | false | false | not_applicable |
srilankafactcrescendo_165_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_165 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-on-sadha-haroon-as-the-first-sl-muslim-lady-to-be-selected-for-space-travel/ | Fathima Sadha (Sadha Haroon) Has Been Selected As The First Sri Lankan Female Astronaut ! | Social Media Users | 2022-08-18 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-on-sadha-haroon-as-the-first-sl-muslim-lady-to-be-selected-for-space-travel/ | Below is an investigation about social media claims which went viral, claiming that a young Muslim girl had been selected as the first Sri Lankan female astronaut to travel to space. [...] The text in these viral posters congratulated Fatima Sadha studying at a private school in Negombo was selected as a "Space Warrior" by NASA will make history as the first Muslim woman from Sri Lanka to go into space [...] However, NASA or any other space exploration agency has not yet selected Sadha for any astronaut training program with an aim of sending her to space yet. Therefore, it is misleading to call her the first Sri Lankan woman having been selected to become an astronaut. | 2022-08-20 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_166_ret_b11_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_166 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-post-about-long-distance-train-schedule-at-mount-lavinia-railway-station/ | Is The Train Timing Display At Mt. Lavinia Railway Station Available Only In English And Chinese? Find Out The Truth… | https://archive.is/OuBfg | 2020-12-07 | https://www.ceylonlanka.info/2013/09/mt-lavinia-railway-station.html | Thanks for reading Mt Lavinia Railway Station | 2013-12-14 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_166_ret_b9_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_166 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-post-about-long-distance-train-schedule-at-mount-lavinia-railway-station/ | Is The Train Timing Display At Mt. Lavinia Railway Station Available Only In English And Chinese? Find Out The Truth… | https://archive.is/OuBfg | 2020-12-07 | https://matarahotnews.com/probe-on-notice-board-in-chinese-language-at-mount-lavinia-railway-station/ | The Railway Department is to launch an investigation into a notice board placed at the Mount Lavinia railway station which is in mandarin (Chinese). The notice board gives the long distance train times in English and Mandarin. [...] The Assistant Director of the Commission Sivapragashan Madhivanan had told Colombo Gazette that some Chinese institutions operating in Sri Lanka have displayed name boards in Mandarin, which is a violation of Article 4 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. | 2020-12-08 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_166_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_166 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-post-about-long-distance-train-schedule-at-mount-lavinia-railway-station/ | Is The Train Timing Display At Mt. Lavinia Railway Station Available Only In English And Chinese? Find Out The Truth… | https://archive.is/OuBfg | 2020-12-07 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-post-about-long-distance-train-schedule-at-mount-lavinia-railway-station/ | A post with an accompanying photograph claiming to be from Mount Lavinia Railway station was shared as seen below, which had information of long distance train timings only in English and Chinese. The viral posts claimed that Sinhala and Tamil languages had been omitted out. [...] Hence, it is clear that the viral train time display at the Mount Lavinia railway station is not a recent one. We inquired further details from the Mount Lavinia Station Master, the Railway Department and the Mount Lavinia Hotel in order to ascertain the facts. Here is the response that we received: [...] The department also confirmed they had not installed the long distance train time display at the Mount Lavinia railway station and the Mount Lavinia Hotel sponsored it. They also confirmed that the regular train time schedule was in Sinhala and English. | 2022-02-21 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_167 | srilankafactcrescendo_167 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-about-wasim-akram-raising-match-fixing-allegations-on-the-asia-cup-finals/ | Wasim Akram alleged that the performance of the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Asia Cup final match was suspicious !! | Social Media Users | 2023-09-21 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-about-wasim-akram-raising-match-fixing-allegations-on-the-asia-cup-finals/ | There is no evidence to support the claim that Wasim Akram made any statement on Start Sports or any other public forum regarding match-fixing in the Asia Cup 2023 final. The claim appears to have originated on social media and spread without any basis in fact. | 2023-09-21 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_167_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_167 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-about-wasim-akram-raising-match-fixing-allegations-on-the-asia-cup-finals/ | Wasim Akram alleged that the performance of the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Asia Cup final match was suspicious !! | Social Media Users | 2023-09-21 | https://www.wionews.com/sports/sri-lanka-cannot-be-taken-easy-wasim-akram-picks-his-favourites-ahead-of-asia-cup-2022-final-515136 | 'Sri Lanka cannot be taken easy': Wasim Akram picks his favourites ahead of Asia Cup 2022 final As the Asia Cup final inches closer, former Pakistan superstar Wasim Akram reveals who he believes will lift the trophy between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. [...] Although Akram admitted that The Shaheens would enter the final as the favourites to outperform the Sri Lankans and lay claim to the title of Asia Cup champions, he admitted that it may not be as easy as one would like it to be. | 2022-09-11 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_167_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_167 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-about-wasim-akram-raising-match-fixing-allegations-on-the-asia-cup-finals/ | Wasim Akram alleged that the performance of the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Asia Cup final match was suspicious !! | Social Media Users | 2023-09-21 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-about-wasim-akram-raising-match-fixing-allegations-on-the-asia-cup-finals/ | Fake Statements Attributed to Wasim Akram Related to Sri Lanka’s Dismal Performance in the Asia Cup Finals! [...] Viral social media posts claimed that the former Pakistani cricketer and current cricket commentator Wasim Akram alleged that the performance of the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Asia Cup final match was suspicious, implying that a match-fixing arrangement could have happened. [...] Title:Fake Statements Attributed to Wasim Akram Related to Sri Lanka’s Dismal Performance in the Asia Cup Finals! | 2023-09-21 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_168 | srilankafactcrescendo_168 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-document-claiming-unhcr-survey-on-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-is-fabricated/ | UNHCR Survey On Sri Lankan Presidential Polls !!(Document) | Social Media Users | 2024-05-14 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-document-claiming-unhcr-survey-on-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-is-fabricated/ | The viral document claiming to represent the voter preference results of a UNHCR survey on Sri Lankan presidential polls is false and misleading. There is no evidence to support its authenticity, and official statements from the UN Sri Lanka office confirm that it is not associated with any UN organization. Additionally, the survey's focus on party preferences does not align with the usual dynamics of Sri Lankan presidential elections, further casting doubt on its legitimacy. | 2024-05-14 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_168_ret_b18_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_168 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-document-claiming-unhcr-survey-on-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-is-fabricated/ | UNHCR Survey On Sri Lankan Presidential Polls !!(Document) | Social Media Users | 2024-05-14 | https://www.ihp.lk/press-releases/ak-dissanayake-53-continues-lead-sajith-premadasa-34-presidential-election-voting | IHP’s Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) MRP provisional estimates of Presidential Election voting intent in Feb. 2024 show no real changes compared to January. NPP/JVP leader AK Dissanayake continues to lead with the support of 53% of all adults followed by SJB leader Sajith Premadasa on 34%, Pres. Ranil Wickremesinghe at 6% (-2), and a generic SLPP candidate at 7% (-1). | 2024-03-29 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_168_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_168 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-document-claiming-unhcr-survey-on-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-is-fabricated/ | UNHCR Survey On Sri Lankan Presidential Polls !!(Document) | Social Media Users | 2024-05-14 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-document-claiming-unhcr-survey-on-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-is-fabricated/ | A document circulating on social media purports to depict the results of a survey conducted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR Sri Lanka) regarding preferences in the Sri Lankan presidential polls. [...] The viral document claiming to represent the voter preference results of a UNHCR survey on Sri Lankan presidential polls is false and misleading. There is no evidence to support its authenticity, and official statements from the UN Sri Lanka office confirm that it is not associated with any UN organization. Additionally, the survey's focus on party preferences does not align with the usual dynamics of Sri Lankan presidential elections, further casting doubt on its legitimacy. [...] Title:Viral Document Claiming UNHCR Survey on Sri Lankan Presidential Polls is FABRICATED! | 2024-05-15 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_168_ret_bn_g12 | srilankafactcrescendo_168 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-document-claiming-unhcr-survey-on-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-is-fabricated/ | UNHCR Survey On Sri Lankan Presidential Polls !!(Document) | Social Media Users | 2024-05-14 | https://unric.org/en/unric-library-backgrounder-srilanka/ | Secretary-General says Internal Review Panel Report on Sri Lanka will be made public in interests of transparency, accountability, legitimacy, credibility (SG/SM/1463914, 14 November 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14639.doc.htm - Secretary-General forwards Sri Lanka Expert Panel Report to Human Rights Council, High Commissioner for Human Rights (SG/SM/13791-HR/5072, 13 September 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13791.doc.htm - Secretary-General releases Expert Panel’s report on accountability with respect to final stages of Sri Lanka conflict (SG/SM/13524, 25 April 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13524.doc.htm - Secretary-General holds first meeting with Sri Lanka Panel of Experts (SG/SM/13104, 17 September 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13104.doc.htm - Secretary-General reiterates call on Sri Lanka for urgent action to normalize conditions around United Nations Offices (SG/SM/13006, 9 July 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13006.doc.htm - Secretary-General to recall Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, close UNDP Regional Centre following ‘unacceptable’ Colombo disruption (SG/SM/13005, 8 July 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm13005.doc.htm - Secretary-General names Panel of Experts to advise on accountability for possible rights violations during Sri Lanka conflict (SG/SM/12967, 22 June 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm12967.doc.htm - Secretary-General concerned about growing violence in lead-up to Presidential election in Sri Lanka (SG/SM/12709, 20 January 2010): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sgsm12709.doc.htm - Secretary-General welcomes steps by Sri Lanka for internally displaced persons (SG/SM/12622, 23 November 2009): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sgsm12622.doc.htm - Secretary-General strongly regrets decision by Sri Lankan government to expel spokesman for | 2023-10-19 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_169 | srilankafactcrescendo_169 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-wearing-a-mask-increase-mortality-find-out-the-truth/ | Wearing Masks Will Increase Mortality !! | Social Media Users | 2023-03-09 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-wearing-a-mask-increase-mortality-find-out-the-truth/ | The claim above is misleading. There is no scientific evidence that wearing a face mask increases mortality or shortens lifespan. In addition, the research attached to the claim was intended to teach breathing methods that reduce unpleasant symptoms while wearing a mask for a long time and did not suggest that wearing a mask shortens life in any way. | 2023-03-09 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_169_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_169 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-wearing-a-mask-increase-mortality-find-out-the-truth/ | Wearing Masks Will Increase Mortality !! | Social Media Users | 2023-03-09 | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-34776-7 | Little information is available on a global scale. However, an analysis of the socio-economic determinants of Covid-19 mortality across countries demonstrated that a longer duration of mask wearing by the public was negatively associated with mortality52. In this study, the effect of mask wearing is proxied by the delay between the first infected case and a government recommendation on mask wearing by the public. This study finds that ’in countries with public policies and cultural norms supporting public mask-wearing, per-capita coronavirus mortality increased on average by just 15.8% each week, as compared with 62.1% each week in other countries’. [...] We also found a statistical negative impact of mask wearing on fatality rates with a longer lag. Here, we consider 14- and 28-day lagged variables for illustration (Table 3). We also document that the mask effects on deaths for 7 days after are not reported since this effect is not significant. This insignificance is a proof of credibility of our results since the mask has no effect on fatalities at a very short run horizon (Placebo test). The mask use effect on fatalities for a very large horizon (42 days) is also not significant. | 2023-06-06 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_169_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_169 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-wearing-a-mask-increase-mortality-find-out-the-truth/ | Wearing Masks Will Increase Mortality !! | Social Media Users | 2023-03-09 | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-94960-5 | To relate the impact of these interventions to their societal impact, we determined the number of deaths per million after each mitigation strategy, assuming a mortality rate of ~ 3%39. This analysis illustrates the heavy cost of lives of the virus, but also demonstrates that according to our model a high level of mask wearing compliance is the most effective non-pharmacological approach to protect human lives, particularly when combined with even moderate SD measures (Fig. 4D). In contrast, SD, without masks wearing is not effective to reduce mortality (Fig. 4E). Finally, our simulations predict that increasing the proportion of the population wearing masks will increase the time to outbreak extinction (from ~ 40 to ~ 60 days) (Fig. 4F). Together with the broadening of the peak (Fig. 4C), this shows an effective flattening of the curve. Importantly, with 80% mask wearing, we observed an increase in the statistical distribution from the average time to extinction (Fig. 4F, see 95% confidence intervals). Thus, a generally low disease incidence triggers stochastic events leading to extinction of the infection. | 2021-08-06 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_169_ret_bn_g9 | srilankafactcrescendo_169 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-wearing-a-mask-increase-mortality-find-out-the-truth/ | Wearing Masks Will Increase Mortality !! | Social Media Users | 2023-03-09 | https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj-2021-068302 | Data synthesis DerSimonian Laird random effects meta-analysis was performed to investigate the effect of mask wearing, handwashing, and physical distancing measures on incidence of covid-19. Pooled effect estimates with corresponding 95% confidence intervals were computed, and heterogeneity among studies was assessed using Cochran’s Q test and the I2 metrics, with two tailed P values. [...] Mask wearing and covid-19 incidence—Six studies with a total of 2627 people with covid-19 and 389 228 participants were included in the analysis examining the effect of mask wearing on incidence of covid-19 (table 1).364357606366 Overall pooled analysis showed a 53% reduction in covid-19 incidence (0.47, 0.29 to 0.75), although heterogeneity between studies was substantial (I2=84%) (fig 5). Risk of bias across the six studies ranged from moderate36576066 to serious or critical4363 (fig 2). Mask wearing and transmission of SARS-CoV-2, covid-19 incidence, and covid-19 mortality—The results of additional studies that assessed mask wearing (not included in the meta-analysis because of substantial differences in the assessed outcomes) indicate a reduction in covid-19 incidence, SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and covid-19 mortality. Specifically, a natural experiment across 200 countries showed 45.7% fewer covid-19 related mortality in countries where mask wearing was mandatory (table 1).49 Another natural experiment study in the US reported a 29% reduction in SARS-CoV-2 transmission (measured as the time varying reproductive number Rt) (risk ratio 0.71, 95% confidence interval 0.58 to 0.75) in states where mask wearing was mandatory.58 | 2021-11-18 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_17 | srilankafactcrescendo_17 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/political/viral-video-misrepresents-sajith-premadasas-response-to-a-question-about-not-accepting-the-presidency-in-2022-618790 | When Sajith Premadasa Was Questioned Why He Did Not Accept Invitation to Become President in 2022, He Skipped from Giving Answers !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-12 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/political/viral-video-misrepresents-sajith-premadasas-response-to-a-question-about-not-accepting-the-presidency-in-2022-618790 | The viral video circulating on social media falsely portrays Sajith Premadasa as avoiding a crucial question about his decision not to accept the presidency in 2022. The original, unedited footage reveals that Premadasa responded directly, explaining his stance on leadership and the need for a democratic mandate. The viral post's use of an out-of-context clip from another event is misleading and designed to misinform viewers. | 2024-09-12 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_17_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_17 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/political/viral-video-misrepresents-sajith-premadasas-response-to-a-question-about-not-accepting-the-presidency-in-2022-618790 | When Sajith Premadasa Was Questioned Why He Did Not Accept Invitation to Become President in 2022, He Skipped from Giving Answers !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-12 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sajith_Premadasa | 2022 Sri Lankan political crisis and indirect presidential election [edit]Premadasa refused the invitation of President Gotabaya Rajapakshe to accept the premiership during the 2022 Sri Lankan political crisis.[27] Following the resignation of Rajapakshe, he initially announced to run for the indirect presidential election.[28] However, the day before, he withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Dullas Alahapperuma.[29] [...] - ^ "Sajith declines President's invitation to be PM". Newswire. 8 May 2022. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2024. [...] - ^ "Sajith Premadasa withdraws his candidacy from Sri Lanka presidential election". The Indian Express. 19 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024. | 2024-10-07 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_17_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_17 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/political/viral-video-misrepresents-sajith-premadasas-response-to-a-question-about-not-accepting-the-presidency-in-2022-618790 | When Sajith Premadasa Was Questioned Why He Did Not Accept Invitation to Become President in 2022, He Skipped from Giving Answers !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-12 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/political/viral-video-misrepresents-sajith-premadasas-response-to-a-question-about-not-accepting-the-presidency-in-2022-618790 | A video circulating on social media suggests that opposition leader Sajith Premadasa avoided answering a critical question posed by a young girl during a recent event. The viral clip shows a girl questioning Premadasa about his decision not to accept the presidency when the country was in an economic crisis in 2022. She asks if Sajith would flee from responsibility if faced with a similar situation in the future as the president. [...] In his response, Premadasa explained that he declined the presidency in 2022 because he did not have the people's mandate to lead the country during that crisis. He emphasised that accepting the presidency without such a mandate would have been undemocratic. [...] The viral video circulating on social media falsely portrays Sajith Premadasa as avoiding a crucial question about his decision not to accept the presidency in 2022. The original, unedited footage reveals that Premadasa responded directly, explaining his stance on leadership and the need for a democratic mandate. The viral post's use of an out-of-context clip from another event is misleading and designed to misinform viewers. | 2024-09-12 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_17_ret_bn_g8 | srilankafactcrescendo_17 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/political/viral-video-misrepresents-sajith-premadasas-response-to-a-question-about-not-accepting-the-presidency-in-2022-618790 | When Sajith Premadasa Was Questioned Why He Did Not Accept Invitation to Become President in 2022, He Skipped from Giving Answers !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-12 | https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/akds-challenge-can-he-outdo-ranil-sajith/ | Our President is an illegitimate child of the collapse of our economic life and decadence of our cultural heritage. When such an inscrutability occurs, adjustments to that new reality does take time and requires more space than one would need in normal circumstances. That illegitimate child has misunderstood the glaring reality; instead of embracing the real and far-reaching decisions that he had to make, he resorted to the most malignant varieties of statecraft. Instead of opening a two-way dialogue with the nation’s youth, the country’s promise, he engineered the brutal suppression, the solitary way in which almost all power-hungry cruel dictators attempt in order, not to resolve the issues at hand, but to ensure perpetuity in power. Sajith Premadasa must be still sulking as to what happened to him when Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the last President who opted to call him before he called Ranil to become his Prime Minister. Lack of farsightedness, bereft of wisdom and profoundness to comprehend the nuanced terrain of power-politics, Sajith chose to reject Gotabaya’s appeal. | 2023-12-24 | False | false | false | not_applicable |
srilankafactcrescendo_170_ret_b10_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_170 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-image-being-shared-as-us-military-bases-located-nearby-countries-of-china/ | US Military Bases Around China! (Map) | Social Media Users | 2023-02-05 | https://foreignpolicy.com/2013/08/20/surrounded-how-the-u-s-is-encircling-china-with-military-bases/ | The U.S. military is encircling China with a chain of air bases and military ports. The latest link: a small airstrip on the tiny Pacific island of Saipan. The U.S. Air Force is planning to lease 33 acres of land on the island for the next 50 years to build a "divert airfield" on an ... The U.S. military is encircling China with a chain of air bases and military ports. The latest link: a small airstrip on the tiny Pacific island of Saipan. The U.S. Air Force is planning to lease 33 acres of land on the island for the next 50 years to build a "divert airfield" on an old World War II airbase there. But the residents don't want it. And the Chinese are in no mood to be surrounded by Americans. [...] The U.S. military is encircling China with a chain of air bases and military ports. The latest link: a small airstrip on the tiny Pacific island of Saipan. The U.S. Air Force is planning to lease 33 acres of land on the island for the next 50 years to build a "divert airfield" on an old World War II airbase there. But the residents don’t want it. And the Chinese are in no mood to be surrounded by Americans. | 2013-08-20 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_170_ret_b17_g3 | srilankafactcrescendo_170 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-image-being-shared-as-us-military-bases-located-nearby-countries-of-china/ | US Military Bases Around China! (Map) | Social Media Users | 2023-02-05 | https://solidarity.net.au/highlights/us-bases-positioned-war-china/ | China is effectively encircled by US bases all across the Pacific—threatening a catastrophic war between the world’s two greatest powers. [...] Camp Humphreys, southwest of Seoul in South Korea, is the largest US overseas military base in the world with more than 500 buildings. It is just 540 kilometres from the city of Dalian on the Chinese mainland, with a population of more than seven million people. That is the same distance as driving between Sydney and Wodonga on the Victorian border. [...] US bases in Australia and the growing integration of Australia’s armed forces into the US military are another part of its push against China. | 2023-01-24 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_170_ret_b3_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_170 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-image-being-shared-as-us-military-bases-located-nearby-countries-of-china/ | US Military Bases Around China! (Map) | Social Media Users | 2023-02-05 | https://militaryview.com/us-military-bases-around-china-a-strategic-overview-and-controversies/ | In recent years, US military bases around China have captured the world’s attention, sparking discussions and speculations about the US military’s intentions and impact on the Asia-Pacific region. This article aims to delve into the significance of these US military bases, particularly in Japan and South Korea, while addressing their presence’s various controversies and issues. [...] US military bases around China have raised concerns among neighboring countries and China itself. These countries fear that the US might use its bases to expand military capabilities in the region further, potentially escalating tensions. [...] US military bases around China significantly shape the strategic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, impacting regional security and stability. While they serve essential purposes in safeguarding US interests, they also invite controversies and challenges. | 2024-07-05 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_170_ret_b8_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_170 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-image-being-shared-as-us-military-bases-located-nearby-countries-of-china/ | US Military Bases Around China! (Map) | Social Media Users | 2023-02-05 | https://www.democracynow.org/2023/2/14/david_vine_us_bases_china_philippines | And again, the comparison with China’s military presence globally is helpful. China has about eight foreign military bases — one in Djibouti and some on human-made islands in the South China Sea. This, compared to the 750 U.S. military bases outside the 50 states and Washington, D.C., shows again how misdirected our priorities are, because of this foreign policy that has been, in my mind, hijacked by the military-industrial complex, the people who are making a killing, often literally, off war, and a foreign policy elite that has taken us down precisely the wrong path. [...] And meanwhile, the United States is in the process of encircling China with more and more bases. And this has been a long-standing buildup over years, dating to the Obama administration — the Trump administration continued it — and, before it, the George W. Bush administration. There are, of course, also a buildup of bases in recent months in Eastern and Central Europe in reaction to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But the buildup in East Asia is one we should be deathly concerned about, I’m sorry to say. | 2023-02-14 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_171 | srilankafactcrescendo_171 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/general-kamal-gunarathna-didnt-say-he-is-unaware-that-retired-sri-lankan-soldiers-joining-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/ | General Kamal Gunarathna Said He Is Unaware That Retired Sri Lankan Soldiers Joining The Ukraine-Russia Conflict !! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-21 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/general-kamal-gunarathna-didnt-say-he-is-unaware-that-retired-sri-lankan-soldiers-joining-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/ | The claim that Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunarathna stated he was unaware of retired Sri Lankan soldiers joining the Ukrainian-Russian conflict is false. Verified statements from General Gunarathna and confirmations from defence officials clarify that he has addressed and warned against such activities. The issue of retired soldiers joining the conflict is well-documented, with international media also covering the stories extensively. | 2024-05-21 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_171_ret_b13_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_171 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/general-kamal-gunarathna-didnt-say-he-is-unaware-that-retired-sri-lankan-soldiers-joining-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/ | General Kamal Gunarathna Said He Is Unaware That Retired Sri Lankan Soldiers Joining The Ukraine-Russia Conflict !! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-21 | https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/sri-lanka-crisis-senior-lankan-military-officer-general-g-d-h-kamal-gunaratne-explains-3-step-shoot-at-sight-orders-2966586 | Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Sri Lanka's Secretary to the Defence Ministry General G. D. H. Kamal Gunaratne clarified that it's not a clear shoot on sight order and that the extreme step would only be used as a last resort. [...] Mr Gunaratne said investigations are ongoing to identify cases of violence and civilian casualties and "the hooligans and the murderers will be taken to task and tried in courts". | 2022-05-11 | False | false | false | not_applicable |
srilankafactcrescendo_171_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_171 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/general-kamal-gunarathna-didnt-say-he-is-unaware-that-retired-sri-lankan-soldiers-joining-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/ | General Kamal Gunarathna Said He Is Unaware That Retired Sri Lankan Soldiers Joining The Ukraine-Russia Conflict !! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-21 | https://english.newsfirst.lk/2024/05/10/sri-lankan-soldiers-vanish-in-war-torn-russia-ukraine-families-fear-the-worst | COLOMBO (News 1st); Reports have emerged from various parts of the island regarding former members of the armed forces who are believed to have disappeared after joining the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. [...] The Ministry of Defence announced the establishment of a special unit to gather information on the human trafficking of retired Sri Lankan military personnel to the Russia-Ukraine war through illegal channels. Accordingly, the Defence Secretary requests the family members of the concerned to provide information about retired Sri Lankan military personnel who have joined the Russia-Ukraine war via various routes, including the dates of their departure, persons and institutions that had coordinated their passages, to the following dedicated no: 0112441146. | 2024-05-10 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_171_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_171 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/general-kamal-gunarathna-didnt-say-he-is-unaware-that-retired-sri-lankan-soldiers-joining-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/ | General Kamal Gunarathna Said He Is Unaware That Retired Sri Lankan Soldiers Joining The Ukraine-Russia Conflict !! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-21 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/general-kamal-gunarathna-didnt-say-he-is-unaware-that-retired-sri-lankan-soldiers-joining-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/ | Upon investigation, the claim circulating on social media that Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunarathna said he was unaware of retired Sri Lankan soldiers joining the Ukraine-Russia conflict is false. Here’s a breakdown of the verified facts: [...] The claim that Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunarathna stated he was unaware of retired Sri Lankan soldiers joining the Ukrainian-Russian conflict is false. Verified statements from General Gunarathna and confirmations from defence officials clarify that he has addressed and warned against such activities. The issue of retired soldiers joining the conflict is well-documented, with international media also covering the stories extensively. Title:General Kamal Gunarathna Didn’t Say He is Unaware that Retired Sri Lankan Soldiers Joining the Ukraine-Russia Conflict | 2024-05-23 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_172 | srilankafactcrescendo_172 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-being-spread-stating-sri-lanka-is-going-to-gift-two-female-elephants-to-pakistan/ | Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-23 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-being-spread-stating-sri-lanka-is-going-to-gift-two-female-elephants-to-pakistan/ | According to our investigation, we were able to find out that the viral story of sending two female elephants from Sri Lanka to Pakistan is misleading. It's based on the irresponsible statement of Sri Lanka's honorary consular of Lahore, and Sri Lankan high commission categorically denied any such preparation and said it had strictly advised to consular general of Lahore not to deliver such statements again. | 2023-04-23 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_172_ret_b10_g7 | srilankafactcrescendo_172 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-being-spread-stating-sri-lanka-is-going-to-gift-two-female-elephants-to-pakistan/ | Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-23 | https://www.infopakistan.pk/sri-lanka-to-gift-two-elephants-to-pakistan/ | The story of unfortunate death of an elephant in a Pakistani Zoo gone viral and reached far away in the world. An elephant at a Pakistani Zoo, called ‘Noor Jehan’ was ill far many months. She was under treatment. A team of doctors came for abroad to treat her and things were improving for her. However, due to lack of care by zoo staff, she fell in a pond, this made her health worse. After fighting for her life, on eid day, April 22, 2023, she was died. The unfortunate story of Noor Jehan echoed across the world. In a response, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka General Yasin Joyia confirmed Pakistan that they will be getting two elephants from Sri Lanka as a gift. Though in Sri Lanka there is a ban on export of elephants, however, they have decided to make an exception to the rule and provide Pakistan with two female elephants. One elephant will be for Karachi zoo and one will be for Lahore zoo. Previously in Lahore zoo, in 2017 an elephant name Suzi was died. So Lahore zoo was also missing an elephant. Sri Lanka decided to bridge this gap of Lahore zoo as well as Karachi zoo with courteous gift of two elephants. [...] Coming back to the elephants gift by Sri Lanka, they will arrive in Pakistan in few days. They will be named by Sri Lankan govt itself before sending them to Pakistan. A proper announcement will be made soon about the timeline of their arrival in Pakistan. | 2023-04-24 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_172_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_172 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-being-spread-stating-sri-lanka-is-going-to-gift-two-female-elephants-to-pakistan/ | Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-23 | https://wenewsenglish.pk/sri-lanka-to-gift-two-elephants-to-pakistan-following-death-of-noor-jehan/ | ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic death of African elephant Noor Jehan in the Karachi Zoo, Sri Lanka has announced that it will gift two female elephants to Pakistan. [...] Joyia stated that one of the elephants will be sent to Karachi Zoo and the other to Lahore. He also expressed grief over Noor Jehan’s demise, which was reportedly due to prolonged health issues exacerbated by a lack of care at the zoo. [...] The gift of two elephants from Sri Lanka is a step towards improving the conditions of captive animals in Pakistan’s zoos. The move has been welcomed by animal rights activists who hope that the new elephants will receive better care and treatment. | 2023-04-24 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_172_ret_bn_g14 | srilankafactcrescendo_172 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-being-spread-stating-sri-lanka-is-going-to-gift-two-female-elephants-to-pakistan/ | Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-23 | https://news.mongabay.com/2020/07/kaavan-a-sri-lankan-elephant-living-in-captivity-in-a-pakistani-zoo-to-be-set-free/ | - In a historic move, the Islamabad High Court has ruled that Kaavan, a Sri Lankan elephant given to Pakistan’s Islamabad Zoo 35 years ago, be relocated to a sanctuary in Cambodia due to the zoo’s poor conditions and the impact on the elephant’s welfare. [...] Born in 1985, Sri Lanka offered Kaavan to Pakistan to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. This custom has drawn criticism because it deprives elephants of the right to live freely. [...] Banner image of Kaavan, a Sri Lankan elephant gifted to Pakistan, courtesy of Free Kaavan the Elephant/Facebook. | 2020-07-31 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_172_ret_bn_g16 | srilankafactcrescendo_172 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-being-spread-stating-sri-lanka-is-going-to-gift-two-female-elephants-to-pakistan/ | Sri Lanka to gift two female elephants to Pakistan !! | Social Media Users | 2023-04-23 | https://www.nonhumanrights.org/blog/team-kaavan-rumble-for-rights/ | Currently in Pakistan there is an elephant named Kaavan. For the past three decades, since he was a baby of between one and two years old, he has been held in conditions not fitting for any being. Considered property, he was a diplomatic gift from the Sri Lankan government to the Pakistan government in 1985. Many people are aware of Kaavan and his story of being tightly chained almost his entire life in deplorable conditions in the Islamabad Zoo. [...] Elephants like the NhRP’s clients Beulah, Karen, Minnie, and the elephant we have been fighting for in Pakistan, Kaavan, are captured from the wild and from their families. Herd members are very often killed in the process of trying to protect the babies. Traumatized babies are shipped from their native habitat to be physically abused and mentally "broken" until they submit to a life as a docile "attraction" of one sort or another in zoos or circuses, giving tourist rides, kept as status symbols, or owned or rented for religious and cultural festivals. All this is even worse when we consider that elephants are scientifically proven to be one of the most intelligent species on earth; they are highly social and form lifelong bonds, are known to show empathy, are body-aware, and many would argue, self-aware. | 2018-01-17 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_173_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_173 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-claims-about-fake-heroin-samples-in-sri-lankas-yukthiya-operation-debunked/ | Heroin Samples Found In Yukthiya Operation Are Fake!! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-03 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-claims-about-fake-heroin-samples-in-sri-lankas-yukthiya-operation-debunked/ | Debunking Viral Claims Of Fake Heroin Samples in Yukthiya Operation! [...] The claims circulating on social media, suggesting that the Yukthiya operation is connected to fake heroin samples, are unsubstantiated. The issue of identifying bread floor and paracetamol capsules from heroin samples mentioned in the screenshot predates the Yukthiya operation. The ongoing mission is separate from this issue, and there is no evidence supporting the claim that the drugs seized during Yukthiya are fake. [...] Title:Viral Claims Stating Fake Heroin Samples Found in Sri Lanka's Yukthiya Operation Debunked | 2024-01-05 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_173_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_173 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-claims-about-fake-heroin-samples-in-sri-lankas-yukthiya-operation-debunked/ | Heroin Samples Found In Yukthiya Operation Are Fake!! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-03 | https://www.newsfirst.lk/2023/12/27/kudu-roshan-and-others-were-arrested-by-the-yukthiya-operation | Along with the YUKTHIYA operation, 23 people were arrested in Warakapola area along with Mattakkuliye Kudu Roshan, when they were returning from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo last night. [...] The Yukthiya Operation was implemented today in Palliyawatta and Peliyagoda areas. [...] Serach operations were conducted at Laksandha Sewana housing complex and Sinhapura areas belonging to the Wellampitiya police division under operation Yukthiya. | 2023-12-27 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_174 | srilankafactcrescendo_174 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | Geckos are deadly venomous animals !! | Social Media Users | 2023-07-14 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | The posts which were shared mentioning that the geckos are deadly venomous or poisonous even than snakes are incorrect. They are just innocent, harmless animals. There can be some harm, but it does not occur because of venom or poison. But food contaminated with their faeces is dangerous and can pervade human salmonellosis. | 2023-07-14 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_174_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_174 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | Geckos are deadly venomous animals !! | Social Media Users | 2023-07-14 | https://www.reptilehero.com/are-geckos-dangerous-to-humans-bite/ | Are geckos poisonous or venomous? Geckos are neither venomous nor poisonous. However, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) and other large lizards, such as the Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) and Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), are venomous. That said, deaths due to bites from these big venomous lizards are extremely rare—dating back to 1939. [...] Some people think that geckos are dangerous because of the culture they belong to. Depending on their cultural background and upbringing, their superstitions regarding geckos can either be positive or negative. For example, geckos are considered symbols of good luck in Turkey but they are generally thought to be signs of bad omens in India. | 2022-07-07 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_174_ret_b13_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_174 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | Geckos are deadly venomous animals !! | Social Media Users | 2023-07-14 | https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/meta-programme-fact-checks/wall-geckos-not-deadly-or-even-poisonous | It explains that the wall gecko is poisonous and that to chase it out of your home, you should crush garlic with salt and put this mixture in the nooks and crannies of your house. This seems to be the source of the meme. But no evidence is provided for the gecko being poisonous. [...] According to Animal Diversity Web, a database run by the University of Michigan in the US, "geckos are non-venomous and harmless to humans". | 2023-06-26 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_174_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_174 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | Geckos are deadly venomous animals !! | Social Media Users | 2023-07-14 | https://bestpetfacts.com/are-geckos-poisonous/ | One of the most well-known venomous geckos is the Gila monster. This reptile has a powerful toxin in its saliva that can cause intense pain and even death in prey or predators. Other geckos, such as the helmeted gecko, have developed venom that is much milder, but still effective at immobilizing prey. [...] Firstly, it’s important to note that not all geckos are venomous. Some gecko species, like the common house gecko, are completely harmless and non-toxic. However, there are a few species of geckos that are known to be venomous, such as the Gila monster and the beaded lizard. [...] Conservation efforts for venomous gecko species are crucial for preserving these unique animals in their natural habitats. Unlike non-venomous geckos, venomous geckos often face threats from habitat loss, over-harvesting, and feeding on toxic prey. With many venomous gecko species already facing declining populations, it is important to take action to protect these fascinating creatures. | 2023-07-12 | False | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
srilankafactcrescendo_174_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_174 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | Geckos are deadly venomous animals !! | Social Media Users | 2023-07-14 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/geckos-are-not-venomous-as-social-media-posts-suggest/ | So, the Fact Crescendo team decided to do a fact check on the claim that ‘wall geckos are deadly venomous!’ [...] The shared posts mentioned that geckos are deadly poisonous and one can kill a man with less effort. But if it is that much toxic, how their predators prey on them? Typically geckos are prey for some animals. Sometimes more giant gecko species eat much smaller gecko species. Besides, birds, snakes, giant spiders, and sometimes cats and dogs eat geckos. But they neither die nor get any complications with it. Some animals inherited the poisonous skins as a protection tactic from their predators. But it is confirmed that geckos do not have that characteristic, so they were captured by their predators easily. What they have for their survival is their colouration and patterns, which match their habitat. [...] The posts which were shared mentioning that the geckos are deadly venomous or poisonous even than snakes are incorrect. They are just innocent, harmless animals. There can be some harm, but it does not occur because of venom or poison. But food contaminated with their faeces is dangerous and can pervade human salmonellosis. | 2023-07-15 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_175 | srilankafactcrescendo_175 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-pencil-packing-work-from-home-at-natraj-company-reality-or-fiction/ | Pencil Packing Work-From-Home Opportunities For Nataraj Pencils! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-08 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-pencil-packing-work-from-home-at-natraj-company-reality-or-fiction/ | Our investigation revealed that the claim of Natraj Pencil's claim offering work-from-home opportunities for packing pencils is totally false. The company clarified through its website and official YouTube page that it does not engage in such practices, as its production and packaging processes are fully automated. | 2024-05-08 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_175_ret_b13_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_175 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-pencil-packing-work-from-home-at-natraj-company-reality-or-fiction/ | Pencil Packing Work-From-Home Opportunities For Nataraj Pencils! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-08 | https://pencil-packing-job.com/ | Looking for a way to earn from home? Consider the Natraj Pencil Packing Job opportunity. As part of this role, you’ll receive all the necessary materials to get started. Joining the Natraj Pencil Packing Job Work From Home team not only connects you with a respected organization but also provides valuable packaging industry experience. Contribute to Natraj’s mission of delivering quality stationery products worldwide while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely. [...] Embark on a journey of flexibility and opportunity with the Natraj Pencil Packing Work From Home job. This unique platform caters to individuals seeking a flexible work arrangement, offering a chance to join Natraj’s esteemed packaging team. Your role will involve meticulously packaging each pencil, ensuring they are ready for delivery to valued customers. [...] Natraj Pencil Packing Job Work From Home role, your primary responsibility is to carefully and efficiently pack Natraj pencils into appropriate packaging materials. This involves inspecting pencils for defects, ensuring they’re in top condition, and neatly arranging them in designated packaging. Attention to detail is key to maintaining product quality and presentation. Additionally, following Natraj’s packaging guidelines and meeting production targets are essential. As a remote worker, you’ll create a conducive workspace, manage your time effectively, and coordinate with the company for a smooth workflow. | 2024-10-05 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_175_ret_b15_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_175 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-pencil-packing-work-from-home-at-natraj-company-reality-or-fiction/ | Pencil Packing Work-From-Home Opportunities For Nataraj Pencils! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-08 | https://shoppersvila.com/review/natraj-pencil-packing-work-from-home-is-real-or-fake/ | Key Takeaways on the Truth about the Viral Natraj Pencil Packing Job Scam - Social media posts and websites falsely claimed Natraj Pencils offers work from home pencil packing jobs paying Rs. 25,000-30,000 monthly. [...] This thorough investigation and statements from the real company confirm that the sensational Natraj pencil packing work from home job offer is 100% fake and a scam. One must refrain from such dubious opportunities with promises that seem too good to be true. Stay cautious and verify all claims, don’t get conned by job scams on social media! [...] Yes, Natraj Pencil Packing Work From Home Job is Fake. Natraj Pencils has officially clarified that they do not offer any such work from home jobs for packing pencils and they have not even authorized any person to collect any payment/cash deposit from any individual as a pre-formality for giving such packing work from home. | 2023-10-12 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_175_ret_b1_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_175 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-pencil-packing-work-from-home-at-natraj-company-reality-or-fiction/ | Pencil Packing Work-From-Home Opportunities For Nataraj Pencils! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-08 | https://pencilpacakingjob.com/ | The Natraj Pencil Packing Work From Home job provides an excellent platform for individuals seeking a flexible work arrangement. This opportunity allows you to be part of Natraj’s packaging team, responsible for ensuring that each pencil is carefully and efficiently packaged before reaching customers. Whether you are a student, a homemaker, or someone looking for additional income, this work-from-home job can cater to your needs. [...] The main task in the Natraj Pencil Packing Job Work From Home job is to carefully and efficiently pack Natraj pencils into appropriate packaging materials. This involves inspecting the pencils for any defects, ensuring they are in good condition, and arranging them neatly in the designated packaging. Attention to detail is crucial to maintain the quality and presentation of the final product. Additionally, adhering to the packaging guidelines provided by Natraj and meeting production targets are essential aspects of the job. In a work-from-home position, individuals are responsible for creating a conducive workspace, managing their time effectively, and coordinating with the company to ensure a smooth workflow. [...] - Natraj Pencil Packing Work from Home provides a supportive and collaborative work environment, where you will work closely with other team members to ensure smooth production flow. | 2024-08-14 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_175_ret_b2_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_175 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-pencil-packing-work-from-home-at-natraj-company-reality-or-fiction/ | Pencil Packing Work-From-Home Opportunities For Nataraj Pencils! | Social Media Users | 2024-05-08 | https://packingjobnatraj.com/ | Natraj Pencil packing job Work from Home | Natraj packing job [...] To apply for the Natraj Pencil packing job from home, visit the company’s website or contact their designated recruitment channel. The application process typically involves submitting an online form or completing a brief interview. [...] The Natraj Pencil packing job from home is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a flexible and rewarding work arrangement. With no prior experience required, this job is open to anyone with basic dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Embrace the convenience of working from home and start earning an income while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. | 2023-12-08 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_177 | srilankafactcrescendo_177 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-national-language-policies-of-sri-lanka-in-north-east/ | Tamil Recently Introduced As The Language Of Courts And Administration In North & East in Sri Lanka !! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-23 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-national-language-policies-of-sri-lanka-in-north-east/ | Contrary to recent claims, there has been no recent decision by the Sri Lankan government to change the language of administration and courts in the Northern and Eastern provinces. The constitutional provisions amended in 1987 and 88, related to the official languages in Sri Lanka, have been in place for decades. | 2024-01-23 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_177_ret_b1_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_177 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-claims-about-national-language-policies-of-sri-lanka-in-north-east/ | Tamil Recently Introduced As The Language Of Courts And Administration In North & East in Sri Lanka !! | Social Media Users | 2024-01-23 | https://groundviews.org/2011/10/24/reflections-on-issues-of-language-in-sri-lanka-power-exclusion-and-inclusion/ | Let me take a moment to briefly reflect upon the policy formworks that have impacted the language situation in the country. In 1966, ten years after the passage of the Sinhala Only Bill, the use of Tamil as the language of administration in Northern and Eastern provinces was begun after the implementation of the provisions of Tamil Language (Special Provisions) Act No. 28 (1958) mostly due to pressure from Tamil political parties. In 1987, through the 13th amendment to the Constitution Tamil was also decreed an Official Language of the state and the legal basis for parity between Sinhala and Tamil was clearly established by law. In addition, both languages were also defined as ‘national languages’ while recognizing English as the ‘link language.’ Section 21 of the Constitution under the 16th Amendment offers extensive provisions and rights for the language of administration to be available in both Sinhala and Tamil. In addition, Section 23 of the same amendment provides that the language of legislation will be Sinhala and Tamil while a translation of these legislative enactments and laws must be available in English. Further, Section 24 of the same amendment provides that the languages of the courts in the country will be Sinhala and Tamil. | 2011-10-24 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_178 | srilankafactcrescendo_178 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-scientific-data-yet-to-suggest-that-anesthetics-after-covid19-vaccination-is-life-threatening/ | Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening | Social Media Users | 2021-07-13 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-scientific-data-yet-to-suggest-that-anesthetics-after-covid19-vaccination-is-life-threatening/ | From our investigation, it is clear that while there is no scientific basis in the viral claim, anesthesiologists have advised to wait for few days after getting vaccinated, in case of non-emergency surgeries. | 2021-07-13 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_178_ret_b11_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_178 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-scientific-data-yet-to-suggest-that-anesthetics-after-covid19-vaccination-is-life-threatening/ | Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening | Social Media Users | 2021-07-13 | https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/side-effects-of-covid-19-vaccines | COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and getting vaccinated will help protect you against developing severe COVID-19 disease and dying from COVID-19. You may experience some mild side effects after getting vaccinated, which are signs that your body is building protection. [...] Like any vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines can cause side effects, most of which are mild or moderate and go away within a few days on their own. As shown in the results of clinical trials, more serious or long-lasting side effects are possible. Vaccines are continually monitored to detect adverse events. [...] After vaccination, it usually takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So it’s possible a person could be infected with SARS-CoV-2 just before or after vaccination and still get sick with | 2021-03-31 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_178_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_178 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-scientific-data-yet-to-suggest-that-anesthetics-after-covid19-vaccination-is-life-threatening/ | Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening | Social Media Users | 2021-07-13 | https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/managing-anaphylaxis.html | Key Points - Anaphylaxis, an acute and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, has been reported rarely following COVID-19 vaccination. [...] Anaphylaxis, an acute and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, has been reported rarely following COVID-19 vaccination. These interim considerations provide recommendations on assessment and potential management of anaphylaxis following COVID-19 vaccination. Detailed information on CDC recommendations for vaccination, including contraindications and precautions to vaccination, can be found in the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States. Patients should be screened prior to receipt of each vaccine dose, and those with a contraindication should not be vaccinated. Resources from Immunize.org are available to help providers determine if a contraindication or precaution exists for all routinely recommended vaccines for adults and children and teens, including COVID-19 vaccines. [...] Anyone can report any adverse events, including anaphylaxis, that occur in a recipient following COVID-19 vaccination, to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Reporting is encouraged for any clinically significant adverse event, even if it is uncertain whether the vaccine caused the event. For detailed reporting requirements for VAERS, please see Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC. Refer to the VAERS website or call 1-800-822-7967 for more information on how to submit a report to VAERS. | 2024-08-05 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_178_ret_bn_g10 | srilankafactcrescendo_178 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-scientific-data-yet-to-suggest-that-anesthetics-after-covid19-vaccination-is-life-threatening/ | Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening | Social Media Users | 2021-07-13 | https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776557 | Following implementation of vaccination, cases of anaphylaxis after administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines began to be reported.3,4 Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination, with onset typically within minutes to hours.5 The initial estimated reporting rates for anaphylaxis in the US were 11.1 cases per million doses administered of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (December 14-23, 2020) and 2.5 cases per million doses administered of the Moderna vaccine (December 21, 2020-January 10, 2021).3,4 Since these early estimates were generated, millions more doses of both vaccines have been administered and safety monitoring has detected additional cases of anaphylaxis. This analysis updates the reporting rates of anaphylaxis in individuals following receipt of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. [...] Continued safety monitoring of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in the US has confirmed that anaphylaxis following vaccination is a rare event, with rates of 4.7 cases/million Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses administered and 2.5 cases/million Moderna vaccine doses administered, based on information through January 18, 2021. When considered in the context of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19,9 the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risk of anaphylaxis, which is treatable. Because of the acute, life-threatening nature of anaphylaxis, immediate epinephrine administration is indicated for all cases. CDC guidance on use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines8 and management of anaphylaxis is available.10 All facilities administering COVID-19 vaccines should have the necessary supplies and trained medical personnel available to manage anaphylaxis. [...] N. Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis after receipt of the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. | 2021-03-16 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_178_ret_bn_g9 | srilankafactcrescendo_178 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-scientific-data-yet-to-suggest-that-anesthetics-after-covid19-vaccination-is-life-threatening/ | Any form of vaccination after COVID19 vaccination can be life threatening | Social Media Users | 2021-07-13 | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878540922000172 | Recurrent Kounis syndrome – a life-threatening event after COVID-19 vaccine administration [...] We report the case of a man who presented to the emergency department with typical angina that started 20 minutes after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration. Electrocardiogram showed inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction, and coronary angiography confirmed right coronary artery stent thrombosis. Five months before, he had an acute coronary syndrome after influenza vaccine administration. Both vaccines share a common excipient, polysorbate 80. Considering the reproducibility of the reaction and the temporal association between vaccine administration and coronary events, a hypersensitivity reaction to polysorbate 80 was admitted and the patient was instructed to further avoid drugs containing it. To our knowledge, this constitutes the first reported case of type 3 Kounis syndrome after COVID-19 vaccine administration. Kounis syndrome is an uncommon disease, often undiagnosed. Its recognition and proper management are crucial to prevent future events. | 2022-06-01 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_179 | srilankafactcrescendo_179 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-this-is-not-a-real-german-village-resembling-a-human-fingerprint/ | Fact Check: German Village Shaped Like A Human Fingerprint ? Find Out The Truth.. | Social Media User | 2021-07-12 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-this-is-not-a-real-german-village-resembling-a-human-fingerprint/ | From our investigation, it is clear that the image claimed to be an aerial image of a German city resembling a human fingerprint is neither a real photograph nor an accurate visual depiction of a real village in Germany. The image is a digital creation by an artist called Jacob Eisinger, which featured in the MODUS magazine cover in February 2015. | 2021-07-12 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_179_ret_b8_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_179 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-this-is-not-a-real-german-village-resembling-a-human-fingerprint/ | Fact Check: German Village Shaped Like A Human Fingerprint ? Find Out The Truth.. | Social Media User | 2021-07-12 | https://www.10news.com/news/fact-or-fiction/fact-or-fiction-town-shaped-like-a-fingerprint- | (KGTV) - Does a village in Germany resemble a fingerprint when photographed from above? | 2018-10-29 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_179_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_179 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-this-is-not-a-real-german-village-resembling-a-human-fingerprint/ | Fact Check: German Village Shaped Like A Human Fingerprint ? Find Out The Truth.. | Social Media User | 2021-07-12 | https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-no-this-is-not-a-fingerprint-shaped-village-in-germany-1648749-2020-02-21 | Fact Check: No, this is not a fingerprint shaped village in Germany [...] An image that looks like an aerial image of a fingerprint shaped village surrounded by greenery is being shared on social media. It is being claimed that this a village in Germany. [...] Facebook page The Reflection posted the image with the caption: Germany village (Erbil) shaped like a fingerprint | 2020-02-21 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_18 | srilankafactcrescendo_18 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/are-sri-lankas-taxes-the-highest-in-the-world-and-does-it-have-the-most-ministers-618678 | Sri Lanka Has the Largest Number of Ministers and Highest Taxes | Social Media Users | 2024-09-10 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/are-sri-lankas-taxes-the-highest-in-the-world-and-does-it-have-the-most-ministers-618678 | Both claims are misleading. Sri Lanka does not have the highest tax rates in the world, and it does not have the largest number of ministers. Many countries in Europe and Asia have higher tax burdens, and several other nations maintain larger cabinets. | 2024-09-10 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_18_ret_b1_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_18 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/are-sri-lankas-taxes-the-highest-in-the-world-and-does-it-have-the-most-ministers-618678 | Sri Lanka Has the Largest Number of Ministers and Highest Taxes | Social Media Users | 2024-09-10 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ministries_of_Sri_Lanka | List of ministries of Sri Lanka The parliament of the Sri Lanka has set of ministers. They are categorized either as the ministers of cabinet and non cabinet. According to the 19th amendment the number of cabinet ministers is limited to 28. | 2024-07-24 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_18_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_18 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/are-sri-lankas-taxes-the-highest-in-the-world-and-does-it-have-the-most-ministers-618678 | Sri Lanka Has the Largest Number of Ministers and Highest Taxes | Social Media Users | 2024-09-10 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/are-sri-lankas-taxes-the-highest-in-the-world-and-does-it-have-the-most-ministers-618678 | Fact Check: Are Sri Lanka’s Taxes the Highest in the World, and Does It Have the Most Ministers? [...] Recently, social media posts have been spreading claims that Sri Lanka has the highest tax burden globally and the largest number of ministers. [...] Both claims are misleading. Sri Lanka does not have the highest tax rates in the world, and it does not have the largest number of ministers. Many countries in Europe and Asia have higher tax burdens, and several other nations maintain larger cabinets. | 2024-09-10 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_18_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_18 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/are-sri-lankas-taxes-the-highest-in-the-world-and-does-it-have-the-most-ministers-618678 | Sri Lanka Has the Largest Number of Ministers and Highest Taxes | Social Media Users | 2024-09-10 | https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/countries-share-examples-of-how-tobacco-tax-policies-create-win-wins-for-development-health-and-revenues | Sri Lanka now proudly meets the highest level of achievement of taxation for cigarettes, with taxes reaching 77% of the price of the most sold brand. In line with best-practices in the WHO Tobacco Taxation manual, Sri Lanka primarily relies on a specific excise tax, meaning a tax levied on selected products based on quantity, such as number of cigarettes or weight of tobacco. | 2021-04-12 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_181 | srilankafactcrescendo_181 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/carbarn-footprint-and-vegan-leather-claim-against-vegan-activist/ | Vegan Leather Is not Sustainable!! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-01 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/carbarn-footprint-and-vegan-leather-claim-against-vegan-activist/ | In the realm of carbon footprints, the average passenger vehicle emits about 400 grams of CO2 per mile. It's important to note that while veganism aligns with ethical and environmental concerns, being vegan does not equate to being 100% environmentally friendly. Veganism primarily addresses animal exploitation while also contributing to the broader sustainability discourse. | 2023-10-01 | False | true | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_181_ret_b7_g12 | srilankafactcrescendo_181 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/carbarn-footprint-and-vegan-leather-claim-against-vegan-activist/ | Vegan Leather Is not Sustainable!! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-01 | https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fashion/vegan-leather-sustainable | Sustainable Vegan Leather Properties & Considerations 1. What Is Vegan Leather & What Is Vegan Leather Made Of? [...] The way we approach the question, "Is vegan leather sustainable?", is to look at all of the ways regular leather is not. [...] Beyond that, however, the matter of how sustainable is vegan leather is determined by what it’s made of. | 2023-09-04 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_181_ret_bn_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_181 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/carbarn-footprint-and-vegan-leather-claim-against-vegan-activist/ | Vegan Leather Is not Sustainable!! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-01 | https://www.projectcece.com/blog/529/real-leather-vs-vegan-leather-comparison/ | Leather vs Vegan Leather: What’s ACTUALLY More Sustainable? [...] Vegan leather and sustainability [...] Sustainability cons of vegan leather - Its production also tends to be chemical-heavy. PVC, in particular, is extremely polluting and releases hazardous dioxins. PU is the lesser of the two evils, but still derived from fossil fuels - Not biodegradable or, with natural options, only partly. Because vegan leather releases phthalates and toxic particles when decomposing, it can affect the environment and even the health of animals - It tends to be less durable than real leather, so it leads to additional waste when you replace it | 2022-07-20 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_181_ret_bn_g6 | srilankafactcrescendo_181 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/carbarn-footprint-and-vegan-leather-claim-against-vegan-activist/ | Vegan Leather Is not Sustainable!! | Social Media Users | 2023-10-01 | https://www.popsci.com/environment/leather-sustainability-ethics/ | Veganism and using fewer animal products, whether in food or in fashion, is often touted as a sustainable solution. However, some industry experts and environmentalists argue that leather is a difficult material to find a high-quality sustainable dupe for. Though consuming less meat and dairy and having a more plant-focused diet has been proven to be better for the environment, consumers can be misled to assume that all things vegan, including pleather, are sustainable. Most mainstream vegan leathers are largely made from polyurethane leather (PU leather) which is not sustainable or even biodegradable. Tanja Hester, environmental activist, writer, and the author of Wallet Activism says that the idea of "vegan leather" is just greenwashing. "It’s truly just plastic, which is rarely recycled and in vegan leather form it’s impossible to recycle—there’s essentially no sustainable vegan leather," she says. | 2021-08-16 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_183 | srilankafactcrescendo_183 | 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://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/matheesha-picking-up-bowling-marker-shared-as-getting-blessings-from-dhoni-en/ | Our investigation confirms that the assertions of Sri Lankan cricketer Matheesha Pathirana taking blessings from Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a cricket match in the ongoing Indian Premier League are inaccurate. The footage depicts Pathirana simply picking up the marker used by bowlers to measure their distance, which happened to be near Dhoni's feet at that particular time. | 2024-04-02 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_183_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_183 | 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://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/matheesha-picking-up-bowling-marker-shared-as-getting-blessings-from-dhoni-en/ | Sri Lankan cricketer Matheesha Pathirana, who has earned a significant fan base in India due to his impressive performances in the IPL, found himself at the centre of attention when a video surfaced, allegedly showing him receiving blessings from Indian cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni before his bowling spell. This claim, which quickly went viral, has sparked a wave of curiosity among cricket enthusiasts. Let’s delve into the details of this viral video claim. [...] However, upon keyword searches, we came across a few other videos of the same situation from different angles that clearly depicted what really happened. In this instance, Matheesha is bending down to pick up his bowling mark. Dhoni was standing next to this marker, which suggested that Matheesha was taking blessings from MSD. You can view it from this link. [...] Our investigation confirms that the assertions of Sri Lankan cricketer Matheesha Pathirana taking blessings from Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a cricket match in the ongoing Indian Premier League are inaccurate. The footage depicts Pathirana simply picking up the marker used by bowlers to measure their distance, which happened to be near Dhoni's feet at that particular time. | 2024-04-03 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_183_ret_bn_g14 | srilankafactcrescendo_183 | 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://cricketaddictor.com/ipl-2024/watch-matheesha-pathirana-touched-ms-dhonis-feet-truth-exposed-in-fresh-video/ | Watch: Matheesha Pathirana touched MS Dhoni's feet? Truth exposed in fresh video [...] Those who thought that Matheesha Pathirana was seeking blessings from former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni were absolutely wrong. A video from CSK’s 2nd league stage win against Gujarat Titans 3 days ago in Chepauk, showed Pathirana touching the feet of Dhoni to get his blessings before going on to bowl his over. But a new angle of the video from the higher stands of the MA Chidambaram stadium has come out and it has clarified everything. In the previous video which was shot from the side angle, Matheesha Pathirana was seen bowing down to MS Dhoni during a drinks break. That was being circulated all over social media platforms with a caption that Pathirana was seeking blessings from MSD so that he could bowl well in the next over. However, the latest angle is giving away a different message altogether. | 2024-08-23 | False | false | true | refutes |
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