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srilankafactcrescendo_183_ret_bn_g3 | 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://www.india.com/sports/fact-check-matheesha-pathirana-touches-ms-dhonis-feet-before-bowling-6823247/ | Fact Check: Matheesha Pathirana Touches MS Dhoni’s Feet Before Bowling [...] New Delhi: Matheesha Pathirana was making headlines when a photo and video got viral claiming that the young Sri Lanka pacer was taking blessings from skipper MS Dhoni by touching down his feet before bowling his over. [...] To people who thought Pathirana was taking blessings from Thala 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/BKfQdPVx03 — 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 29, 2024 | 2024-03-30 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_183_ret_bn_g5 | 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://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/did-csk-pacer-matheesha-pathirana-touch-ms-dhonis-feet-before-bowling-truth-emerges-in-fresh-viral-video | A video went viral of Chennai Super Kings pacer Matheesha Pathirana which several netizens mistook for him touching MS Dhoni's feet in the IPL 2024 clash against the Gujarat Titans before bowling to seek his blessings. However, a different angle of the video emerged, which showed that the right-arm pacer was only adjusting his bowling guard. [...] In the latest video that has gone viral on social media, Pathirana could clearly be seen not touching Dhoni's feet. Pathirana, meanwhile, bowled a tidy spell against the Titans, taking figures of 4-0-29-1, dismissing B Sai Sudharsan for 37. | 2024-03-29 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_184 | srilankafactcrescendo_184 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins? | Social Media Users | 2020-11-24 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Our investigation reveals that the 2021 budget proposal had suggested changing the existing 30% import tax to 15% import tax and 15% CESS respectively applicable to women’s sanitary napkins. Advocate Institute has pointed out that there would be a slight increase of 1.6% in total tax calculation because of the proposed system. However, local manufacturers who make up more than 90% of market share, assure that prices of locally manufactured brands would remain the same, as these proposed tax changes would not affect them. | 2020-11-24 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_184_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_184 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins? | Social Media Users | 2020-11-24 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Meanwhile, a number of posts have been circulating on social media and mainstream media during last week of November stating that an additional 15% tax on sanitary napkins was introduced in the 2021 budget proposal. Our investigation revealed that these misleading posts were prompted by the new budget proposal to change the existing 30% import tax to 15% import tax and 15% CESS respectively. A Facebook account named Amanda Abeysooriya posted: "15% tax on sanitary napkins # Budget2021". [...] We consulted the media secretary of State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, who stated that the claims on new budget proposal suggesting a new 15% tax on women’s sanitary napkins, is totally misleading. | 2022-06-25 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_184_ret_b16_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_184 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins? | Social Media Users | 2020-11-24 | https://www.classfmonline.com/news/general/Bill-to-remove-15-sanitary-pad-tax-introduced-Sosu-presents-draft-law-to-Parliament-45657 | Bill to remove 15% sanitary pad tax introduced - Sosu presents draft law to Parliament A private member’s bill proposing an amendment to remove the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on menstrual hygiene products has been introduced to Parliament. [...] "Imposing taxes on sanitation pads which is as a result of their menstrual cycle which is a natural phenomenon is unfair, discriminatory and violates both national law (Article 17 of the 1992 Constitution) and various international laws and treaties such as Article 2 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Articles 24(1) and 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Convention on Rights of Children, and the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women, among others," Mr Sosu said. | 2023-09-25 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_184_ret_b7_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_184 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins? | Social Media Users | 2020-11-24 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-32883153 | After the UK joined the Common Market in 1973, a 17.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced on sanitary products. In 2000, after lobbying by Labour MP Dawn Primarolo the tax was reduced to 5%. She explained the reduction was "about fairness, and doing what we can to lower the cost of a necessity". [...] David Cameron was asked about sanitary taxation by a student at the University of East Anglia. He answered: "This is a long-standing campaign. I have had a look at it in the past. It's quite difficult." [...] Elsewhere in the EU, Slovakia is an example of where tax is paid on sanitary products at the basic goods rate of 20%. Slovakian director Diana Fabianova who made the film The Moon Inside You, external, said: "There are no plans to change the law. When the sexual revolution and feminism was happening in the West, we had a communist regime. And you can still feel that we skipped these important changes. There is no interest from political sides to stand up for these issues." | 2015-08-21 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_184_ret_bn_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_184 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-statements-on-15-extra-tax-on-womens-sanitary-napkins/ | Additional 15% Tax Introduced On Women’s Sanitary Napkins? | Social Media Users | 2020-11-24 | https://www.actionaidusa.org/news/agriculture-first-female-president-tax-free-sanitary-pads/ | South Africa is one of the latest countries to get rid of taxes on sanitary products. Starting in April 2019, the 15% tax will no longer have to be paid. In addition, free sanitary pads will be available in public schools. For some women, the added tax made it extremely difficult for them to buy these necessary products. | 2018-10-26 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_185 | srilankafactcrescendo_185 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !! | Social Media Users | 2020-03-05 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | According to our investigation, we found out that pressing the "CANCEL" button two times before entering a credit/debit card does NOT prevent ATM thefts from happening. So, the viral social media claims are false and misleading. | 2020-03-05 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_185_ret_b8_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_185 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !! | Social Media Users | 2020-03-05 | https://www.thatsnonsense.com/does-pressing-cancel-twice-on-atm-stop-pin-from-being-stolen-fact-check/ | Does pressing "cancel" twice on ATM stop PIN from being stolen? Fact Check [...] While it is true that various scams could potentially affect customers while at the ATM machine, we can’t find any examples where pressing the cancel button twice on the keypad would prevent any such scams. As such we rank the message false. [...] As such, pressing the cancel button twice isn’t likely to prevent any sort of ATM scam. Experts advise ATM users to inspect a machine carefully and make sure both the keypad and card slot are flush with the machine and are not loose. Always look to see if you can see any recording devices pointing at the keypad, or people trying to look over your shoulder. If anything appears suspicious, do not use the ATM. And certainly don’t rely on pressing the cancel button twice to prevent any type of scam. | 2019-06-19 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_185_ret_bn_g13 | srilankafactcrescendo_185 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !! | Social Media Users | 2020-03-05 | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/rbi-has-not-issued-this-atm-pin-message/articleshow/83535225.cms | A false message is being circulated on social media platforms which says that pressing the ‘Cancel’ button twice on an ATM machine can prevent PIN theft. The message is claimed to be Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) tip to prevent ATM PIN thefts. The government has now clarified that the message is fake and misinformation via a Twitter post . "A post falsely attributed to @RBI claims that pressing 'cancel' twice on ATM before a transaction can prevent PIN theft #PIBFactCheck..The statement is #FAKE and has NOT been issued by RBI", reads a tweet shared by the official Twitter handle of PIB Fact Check. [...] As being circulated online, the message emphasises that people should make it a habit to press cancel twice before every transaction. It goes on to state that if anyone has set up the keypad to steal your PIN code, this will cancel the set up. | 2021-06-15 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_185_ret_bn_g3 | srilankafactcrescendo_185 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !! | Social Media Users | 2020-03-05 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | Pressing the "CANCEL" Button Twice Will NOT Prevent ATM thefts? Find Out the Facts... [...] Cyber Security expert Asela Waidyalankara also stated that such a method of pressing the "CANCEL" button twice is not a way to ensure that ATM thefts would not happen. People are also advised not to write their ATM PINs on paper or cards. [...] According to our investigation, we found out that pressing the "CANCEL" button two times before entering a credit/debit card does NOT prevent ATM thefts from happening. So, the viral social media claims are false and misleading. | 2023-01-26 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_185_ret_bn_g6 | srilankafactcrescendo_185 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/pressing-the-cancel-button-twice-before-the-pin-does-not-protect-you-from-atm-robberies/ | Pressing The “Cancel” Button Twice To Prevent ATM Thefts !! | Social Media Users | 2020-03-05 | https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/22/19/fact-check-no-pressing-cancel-twice-at-an-atm-does-not-protect-against-fraud | FACT CHECK: No, pressing 'cancel' twice at an ATM does not protect against fraud | ABS-CBN News FACT CHECK: No, pressing 'cancel' twice at an ATM does not protect against fraud | 2019-02-22 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_19 | srilankafactcrescendo_19 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-08 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | The viral video claiming that a banner of President Ranil Wickremesinghe was recently destroyed in relation to the upcoming election is misleading. The event shown in the video is most likely from 2022 during the "Aragalaya" protests, and no such recent incident has been reported in the Tangalle or Walasmulla areas. As per our analysis, the location is near the Thangalle bus stand and clock tower. | 2024-09-08 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_19_ret_b13_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_19 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-08 | https://thediplomat.com/2022/07/wickremesinghe-faces-steep-challenges-as-sri-lankas-president/ | Six-time Sri Lanka’s prime minister, President Ranil Wickremesinghe had long aspired to the pinnacle of power, enduring setback after setback but always managing to recover from seemingly impossible defeats. [...] Wickremesinghe is a divisive figure, unpopular among Sri Lankans fed up with shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. Last week, protesters burned his private residence to the ground. [...] Wickremesinghe tends to keep his private life under wraps. He is married to Maitree Wickremesinghe, a professor and expert on gender and women’s studies. | 2022-07-22 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_19_ret_b15_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_19 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-08 | https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/arrest-in-wickremesinghe-residence-torching-incident-in-colombo-during-anti-government-protests/article65715542.ece | Three more persons have been arrested for allegedly torching Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence during last month's massive anti-government protests, taking the total number of arrests to seven, according to a media report on Tuesday. [...] On July 9, in remarkable scenes of a country in meltdown, anti-government protesters set Mr. Wickremesinghe’s private residence at Cambridge Place on fire. Mr. Wickremesinghe said much of the contents in his private residence were not salvageable, with extensive destruction to his 125-year-old piano and more than 4,000 books gutted. | 2022-08-02 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_19_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_19 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-08 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | A video circulating on social media shows a group of people destroying a banner featuring President Ranil Wickremesinghe in broad daylight. Many users claim this is a recent incident related to the upcoming presidential election. We conducted a thorough fact-check to verify the authenticity of the claim. [...] K. Kotagala, a provincial newspaper reporter from Walasmulla, confirmed that no recent incident involving the destruction of a Wickremesinghe banner had occurred in the area. He suggested that this might be an older event. [...] The viral video claiming that a banner of President Ranil Wickremesinghe was recently destroyed in relation to the upcoming election is misleading. The event shown in the video is most likely from 2022 during the "Aragalaya" protests, and no such recent incident has been reported in the Tangalle or Walasmulla areas. As per our analysis, the location is near the Thangalle bus stand and clock tower. | 2024-09-09 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_19_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_19 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/category/political/viral-video-claiming-recent-destruction-of-president-wickremesinghes-banner-is-misleading-618644 | A Recent Incident: Mob Destroying President Wickremesinghe`s Banner !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-08 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/07/20/sri-lanka-new-president-ranil-wickremesinghe/ | For Sri Lankans hankering for political change, such a clearly status quo move came as a disappointment. The protesters announced that their agitation will continue, a move that risks more unrest as Wickremesinghe has signaled a willingness to use force to maintain public order. [...] In recent weeks, demonstrators stormed and occupied the homes and offices of the president and the prime minister, demanding their resignations. Wickremesinghe had offered to step aside but ultimately did not. His private home was destroyed when a mob set it on fire earlier in July. [...] Wickremesinghe denounced the protesters, calling them "fascists" for clashing with security forces on the streets of Colombo. | 2022-07-20 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_2 | srilankafactcrescendo_2 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165 | Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-10-02 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165 | The arguments supporting the health risks of instant noodles are based on valid research, particularly regarding metabolic syndrome, sodium and MSG levels, and preservatives like TBHQ. However, these risks are often exaggerated, especially when consumption is moderate. Additionally, evolving packaging technologies and regulatory guidelines help mitigate concerns like BPA exposure and MSG safety. The key takeaway from both perspectives is that balance and moderation are crucial to minimizing potential health risks while allowing for the occasional indulgence in instant noodles. | 2024-10-02 | False | true | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_2_ret_b15_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_2 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165 | Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-10-02 | https://www.doctorsfinder.in/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-eating-maggi/ | High salt content in Maggi is unhealthy. High salt consumption causes hypertension and heart disease. Eating high-sodium meals consistently is thought to raise the risk of major health problems. Salt usage is unhealthy, as shown by Maggi sodium criticism. While vital, too much sodium may disturb the body's delicate equilibrium. Hypertension and excessive sodium levels are connected. Hypertension uncontrolled may cause stroke and heart disease. Thus, Maggi's salt content is a health problem, not simply a taste one. Moderation is necessary since high-sodium foods like Maggi increase cardiovascular risk. Salt's health effects stress the necessity of nutrition. Maggi's convenience and taste make it popular, but watch salt consumption. A balanced diet and avoiding sodium-related health risks need this knowledge. [...] Maggi may replace healthier meals because to its convenience of preparation. This may lead to unhealthy eating habits because individuals overlook a balanced diet. Maggi appeals to fast-food eaters because to its ease of preparation. Maggi's convenience may make consumers rely on instant noodles for their primary meal. Maggi may substitute healthier meals due of its ease. Frequently replacing Maggi with healthier meals may cause bad eating habits. Instant noodles may fulfill cravings and time constraints but lack health benefits. Too much Maggi may deplete vitamins, minerals, and proteins, causing a nutritional imbalance. | 2023-12-01 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_2_ret_b19_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_2 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165 | Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-10-02 | https://en.healthcareinhindi.com/maggi-benefits-and-side-effects/ | Maggi noodles can be dangerous for your health because of MSG and lead. It is important to choose healthier foods and avoid eating too much Maggi. [...] Maggi noodles can be harmful to your health because preservatives are added to them. It is important to choose healthy foods and avoid eating too much Maggi. [...] Maggi noodles contain trans fat, which is harmful to your health. It is important to choose healthy options and avoid eating too much Maggi. | 2024-09-11 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_2_ret_b7_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_2 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165 | Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-10-02 | https://manmatters.com/blog/maggi-side-effects/ | Maggi is a slow poison that harms all individuals' health, luring them through its tasty nature. But, taste goes secondary to health, doesn't it? Of course, yes, but why not know all the downsides before questioning the Maggi you love! So, given below are the cons of eating Maggi: [...] One of the main health drawbacks of eating Maggi quite usually in the female sector is the undergoing of weaker metabolic processes, which makes you less energetic. Hence, it may reduce their activity power by a considerable amount. This results in a weaker body, making women feel ill and lazy in the long run. [...] The composition of one of the unhealthiest fat, trans fats, makes Maggi unhealthy for all the people who ingest Maggi weekly. Furthermore, trans fats require even longer than saturated fatty acids to break down in the system. Furthermore, trans fats raise blood cholesterol levels while decreasing the benefits of healthy fats. Increased trans-fat intake could lead to obesity, heart disease, and dietary deficits. Being put to use excessively, trans fats are used just to reduce the in-house cost of production, aiming at incurring higher profits for the corporation, at the stake of the health of the Maggi lovers! | 2022-03-15 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_2_ret_bn_g17 | srilankafactcrescendo_2 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/amp/english/consumer-safety-fact-check/health-related-social-media-posts-on-maggi-noodles--619165 | Maggi Noodles in Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-10-02 | https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/nestle-unhealthy-food-controversy-looking-back-at-the-maggi-noodles-crisis-in-india-1810003-2021-06-02 | Nestle 'unhealthy' food controversy: Looking back at the Maggi Noodles crisis in India The Maggi Noodles crisis in 2015 emerged as one of the biggest public relation hurdles for Nestle India, which came under fire after laboratory tests found the popular two-minute instant noodles were unsafe and hazardous for human consumption. [...] It was in 2014 when food safety regulators from the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh reported that samples of Maggi Noodles had high levels of monosodium glutamate (MSG) apart from high lead content above the permissible level. At the time, the labelling on packets of Maggi Noodles indicated that it had no added MSG. | 2021-06-02 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_20 | srilankafactcrescendo_20 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera | Social Media Users | 2024-09-07 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | The claim that Marians members Subash and Rosa received death threats due to their political stances is lack of evidences.Both Dasatha News and the management of Nalin Perera have denied the authenticity of the viral posts. The social media post appears to be an attempt to spread misinformation, possibly fueled by political differences. | 2024-09-07 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_20_ret_b11_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_20 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera | Social Media Users | 2024-09-07 | https://www.sundaytimes.lk/230806/magazine/marians-honoured-with-a-postage-stamp-527062.html | Marians led by singer, musician Nalin Perera, celebrated their 35th anniversary in the showbiz scene with a grand anniversary gig recently. Band Marians started its musical journey under the leadership of Nalin Perera in 1988 and now has marked it’s acme in the music industry of Sri Lanka winning the hearts of millions both locally and globally. [...] Nalin Perera had a strong need to change the quality of music and he always wanted to deliver new creations to his audiences. This brings ‘Marians Unplugged’ to the world, a musically rich concert bringing out the best of the talents of all the band members which became a sold-out concert with the first concert itself. The Sri Lankan audience eagerly embraced this new concept and Marians received invitations from organizers from all over the country to conduct more ‘Marians Unplugged’ concerts in the country. This new concept helped the band reach out to a niche audience who specifically appreciated and enjoyed high quality. [...] ‘Marians’ current lineup comprises of Nalin Perera – Founder/Leader and the lead vocals, Prasanna Rosa on lead guitar, Ruwan Fernando on guitar, Jayantha Kandabadage on percussions, Chaminda Silva on Bass, Subash Punyasoma on Drums, Dileepa Mangala on keyboards and Shivantha Fernando on vocals. | 2023-08-06 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_20_ret_b3_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_20 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera | Social Media Users | 2024-09-07 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/tag/nalin-perera | You Searched For "Nalin Perera" [...] No Death Threats Received by Marians Members Subash and Rosa Due to Political Stances-Marians | 2024-09-10 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_20_ret_b9_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_20 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera | Social Media Users | 2024-09-07 | https://www.sundaytimes.lk/180805/magazine/marians-celebrate-30-years-of-excellence-304823.html | Marians, under the leadership of megastar musician and TV personality Nalin Perera alon with the dynamic and creative individuals, celebrated its 30 years of music with double Concerts at the BMICH. [...] Marians started off as young school band from St. Mary’s College, Chilaw in 1988. They playing at outdoor shows mainly backing guest artistes in the early 90s. However, it was Nalin’s vision to stand out as a band and to be different in the music industry of Sri Lanka. [...] Marians now comprises Nalin Perera- Leader, Prasanna Rosa onlead guitar, Ruwan Fernando on rhythm guitar, Chaminda Silva on bass, Dileepa Mangala on keyboards, Subash Punyasoma on drums, Jayantha Kandabadage- Percussionist, Shehan Jayasooriya- Saxophonist and Shivantha Fernando on vocals. | 2018-08-05 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_20_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_20 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | Marian Members Rosa and Subhash got Death Threats !!- Nalin Perera | Social Media Users | 2024-09-07 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/category/social/no-death-threats-received-by-marians-members-subash-and-rosa-due-to-political-stances-marians-618637 | A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that two members of the popular Sri Lankan musical group Marians, Subash and Rosa, received death threats because of their differing political views. The posts attribute this revelation to Nalin Perera, the leader of the music group, and are accompanied by a logo from Dasatha News. [...] We reached out to the manager of Nalin Perera for clarification. According to him, the viral post is entirely false. He confirmed that Nalin Perera did not make any statement about Subash and Rosa receiving death threats. Furthermore, he emphasized that neither of the Marians' members has received any death threats. The manager did mention that Subash and Rosa had been subjected to criticism in the comment sections of social media posts, but there has been no escalation to threats or violence. [...] The claim that Marians members Subash and Rosa received death threats due to their political stances is lack of evidences.Both Dasatha News and the management of Nalin Perera have denied the authenticity of the viral posts. The social media post appears to be an attempt to spread misinformation, possibly fueled by political differences. | 2024-09-12 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_21 | srilankafactcrescendo_21 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/political/did-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa-bow-down-and-worship-ratta-618507 | Sajith Worshipped to Ratta !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-06 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/political/did-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa-bow-down-and-worship-ratta-618507 | Video was altered.In the original video,Sajith Premadasa worshipping buddhist monks! | 2024-09-06 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_21_ret_b1_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_21 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/political/did-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa-bow-down-and-worship-ratta-618507 | Sajith Worshipped to Ratta !! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-06 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sajith_Premadasa | Sajith Premadasa (Sinhala: සජිත් ප්රේමදාස, Tamil: சஜித் பிரேமதாச; born 12 January 1967) is a Sri Lankan politician. He is the current leader of the Opposition of Sri Lanka and Member of Parliament for Colombo District.[1] He is the current leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.[2] [...] - ^ "Sajith's Kurunegala rally draws mammoth crowd". Sunday Observer. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019. - ^ "Sajith Premadasa's Controversial Speech At Mathugama Rally Causes Ripples Among Working Committee Members Ahead Of Crucial Meeting". www.asianmirror.lk. Archived from the original on 5 October 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2019. | 2024-10-07 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_22 | srilankafactcrescendo_22 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-list-of-npp-cabinet-ministers-is-false/ | List of NPP Cabinet Ministers in the New Government | Social Media Users | 2024-08-27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/viral-list-of-npp-cabinet-ministers-is-false/ | The claims circulating on social media regarding the NPP’s nomination of a cabinet of ministers are false. The NPP has not made any such nominations, and the list being shared is not official. Any official decisions regarding cabinet appointments will only be made after the parliamentary elections if the NPP secures a majority. The NPP’s manifesto further clarifies their intent to have a streamlined cabinet, contrary to the false claims circulating online. | 2024-08-27 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_24 | srilankafactcrescendo_24 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/ | Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-14 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/ | The claim that none of the NPP members declared their assets is false. All three NPP MPs have submitted their asset declarations as required by law, and these have been published by CIABOC. The discrepancy arises from the voluntary nature of the Transparency International project, which does not legally require MPs to participate. The claim on social media misrepresents the facts by conflating the voluntary TI list with the mandatory legal requirement. | 2024-08-14 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_24_ret_b18_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_24 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/ | Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-14 | https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/sixtytwo-mps-yet-declare-assets | KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): An extended deadline for Members of Parliament (MPs) to declare their assets lapsed today, but 62 lawmakers failed to file their statements. [...] Next was PAS which had 18 MPs not making the declaration. One MIC MP and one MCA MP had not declared their assets as well. The sole MCA MP who has not declared his assets is Dr Wee Jeck Seng, who was only sworn as MP for Tanjung Piai on Nov 18. | 2024-10-08 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_24_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_24 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/ | Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-14 | https://c4center.org/mygovtreformtracker/asset-declaration/ | While a unanimous decision was made by Dewan Rakyat to compel all MPs to declare their assets, including those of their spouses, children, and trustees, asset declaration is not yet legally mandatory, and the issue is not helped by how the lawmakers of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration are resistant to asset declaration. [...] February 04, 2021 (PN) The MACC Asset Declaration Portal was launched in November 2018 under the Pakatan Harapan administration. Then in July 2019, Dewan Rakyat made a unanimous decision to compel all Members of Parliament (MP) to declare their assets, including those of their spouses, children, and trustees through a statutory declaration. However, asset declaration […] [...] July 01, 2019 (PH) A special motion to compel all lawmakers to declare their assets was tabled in Parliament on Monday (July 1). The motion proposed that those who failed to declare their assets would be hauled to the Parliament’s Select Committee on Rights and Privileges Committee. However, MPs who make false declarations will be […] | 2022-04-21 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_24_ret_bn_g11 | srilankafactcrescendo_24 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-npp-members-of-parliament-fail-to-declare-their-assets/ | Members of Parliament Failed to Declare Their Assets !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-14 | https://www.state.gov/reports/2019-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/ | Financial Disclosure: By law members of Parliament, civil servants, and ministers must declare their assets. Elected officials must also disclose their spouses’ and dependent children’s assets. Failure to disclose this information may lead to their disqualification from public office for five years. Heads of state, in contrast, are not required to declare their income and assets. Judges, generals, and high-level officials often concealed their assets from the public. Political parties and politicians must file annual financial accounting reports declaring their assets and liabilities. The government has not fully implemented the law, and lawmakers often disregarded it. It is the duty of the Election Commission of Pakistan to verify that political parties and politicians make their financial information publicly available; the commission posts a list of parliamentarians’ assets annually. | 2023-12-07 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_25 | srilankafactcrescendo_25 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/ | Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/ | The claim that President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming presidential election under the "Heart" symbol is false. There is no evidence from the Election Commission's official gazette notification or previous elections to support this claim, and the Election Commission has confirmed that symbols are only assigned after the nomination process on August 15. This claim appears to be a rumour circulating on social media without any factual basis. | 2024-07-31 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_25_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_25 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/ | Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/ | Social Media Posts say President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming presidential election under the "Heart" symbol. [...] Context: Following the Election Commission's gazette notification on July 26, 2024, setting September 21 as the date for the presidential election in Sri Lanka, there has been a surge of social media posts claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the election under the "Heart" symbol. This claim has gained significant traction, raising questions and confusion among the public. [...] The claim that President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming presidential election under the "Heart" symbol is false. There is no evidence from the Election Commission's official gazette notification or previous elections to support this claim, and the Election Commission has confirmed that symbols are only assigned after the nomination process on August 15. This claim appears to be a rumour circulating on social media without any factual basis. | 2024-08-28 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_25_ret_bn_g15 | srilankafactcrescendo_25 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/will-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-contest-the-presidential-election-under-the-heart-symbol/ | Ranil Wickremesinghe Contest the Presidential Election Under the “Heart” Symbol !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://www.themorning.lk/articles/YoLD1YLoEUym3TQQ93rv | There has been much focus on President Wickremesinghe’s symbol as an independent candidate. The Wickremesinghe camp had worked to get the ‘heart’ symbol for him, with the media campaigners also making the necessary advertising material using the ‘heart’ symbol several weeks ago. The ‘heart’ symbol had been proposed by the youngest son of a leading political family in the country, it is learnt. [...] It is also learnt that Wickremesinghe had also expressed concerns over the ‘heart’ symbol to his campaign heads, saying it was quite generic and that his symbol should be a unique one that could capture the attention of the people. | 2024-08-18 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_26 | srilankafactcrescendo_26 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-13 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | The claim that it is illegal for Anura Kumara Dissanayake to lead both JVP and NPP is false. There is no constitutional or legal provision that restricts an individual from holding leadership positions in two political parties simultaneously. The Election Commission’s actions are in accordance with the law, and the ongoing court case lacks a valid legal basis according to the Attorney General. | 2024-08-13 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_26_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_26 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-13 | https://theconversation.com/sri-lankans-throw-out-old-guard-in-election-upset-what-nations-new-marxist-leaning-leader-means-for-economy-imf-loans-239649 | Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads both the National People’s Power alliance, or NPP, and the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, or JVP. Rooted in Marxist ideology, the JVP was founded in the 1960s with the aim of seizing power through a socialist revolution. But after two failed armed uprisings in 1971 and 1987-89 – which resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of lives – the party shifted toward democratic politics and has remained so for over three decades. [...] In 2019, under Dissanayake’s leadership, the NPP was formed as a socialist alliance with several other organizations. While the JVP continues to adhere to Marxist principles, the NPP adopted a center-left, social democratic platform – aiming to attract broader public support. [...] As a leader from a Marxist party, Dissanayake will likely pursue policies to reflect collective decisions made by the politburos and central committees of the NPP and JVP, rather than his individual views. He advocates for an economic system where activities are coordinated through a central government plan, emphasizing the importance of "economic democracy." | 2024-09-23 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_26_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_26 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-13 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | Is It Illegal for Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP? [...] Social media posts claim that Anura Kumara Dissanayake is illegally holding the leadership of two political parties, JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna) and NPP (National People Power). These posts argue that one person cannot lead two parties simultaneously and cite Article 103(2) of the Sri Lankan Constitution, which mandates the Election Commission to conduct free and fair elections. They allege that the Election Commission violated this obligation by allowing Dissanayake to register and lead both parties. [...] The claim that it is illegal for Anura Kumara Dissanayake to lead both JVP and NPP is false. There is no constitutional or legal provision that restricts an individual from holding leadership positions in two political parties simultaneously. The Election Commission’s actions are in accordance with the law, and the ongoing court case lacks a valid legal basis according to the Attorney General. | 2024-08-14 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_26_ret_bn_g11 | srilankafactcrescendo_26 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-13 | https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/why-is-akd-of-jvp-free-without-imprisonment-this-is-to-clear-so-many-clouds-of-confusion/ | It was in the year 2017 that I accidentally took part in an essential meeting representing my dean of the faculty in a restaurant at Kiribathgoda. It was organized by an academic team of the University of Kelaniya, and the meeting was to form NPP in a more technical procedure. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of JVP came for the meeting because he was considered the main figure. During the meeting, I mean that was the peak moment of our discussion, I raised a question for which Anura slightly threw an idea, but it was not so satisfactory. Amidst some of the objections, I truly supported NPP though I was not in Sri Lanka after 2018 [went to the US for studies]. I was quite helpful for my team to arrange certain meetings for NPP in Jaffna. That’s how we began a movement. [...] Now, Anura Kumara, as a minister representing JVP has been in the parliament for many years and of course as the leader of JVP. He has been criticizing and critically giving evidence for many wrong-turns of the Rajapaksaa regime, Gotabaya’s regime, and Ranil’s cruel decisions that violated the constitution. We have enough records for Anura’s counterarguments and NPP public meetings. [...] Anura is regenerating a strong voice through NPP conferences and public meetings. He is radically critical of many sub-cultures that were primarily promoted by the Rajapaksa regime and later at the hands of Ranil. However, in my view, Anura is spoiling a better soup. | 2023-09-16 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_26_ret_bn_g13 | srilankafactcrescendo_26 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/is-it-illegal-for-anura-kumara-dissanayake-to-lead-both-jvp-and-npp/ | Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Lead Both JVP and NPP Illegally !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-13 | https://groundviews.org/2024/02/11/national-peoples-powers-indian-visit-a-boost-to-its-status/ | A National People’s Power (NPP) delegation led by its leader comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake was invited to India for talks with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mr Ajit Doval and the Foreign Secretary Mr Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Dr Jaishankar’s social media posts denoted positive and productive discussions that centred on bilateral relationships, and mutual benefits. Comrade Anura is also the leader of the JVP. This is not the first engagement of the JVP with the Indian government although this recent visit is being subject to much debate and criticism mostly by political pundits. Social media posts from those affiliated with the NPP and the JVP have interpreted this visit as a recognition by India the potential of comrade Anura of winning the next presidential elections. Previously, diplomats did not endeavour to engage with the JVP because it was not seen as a strong enough political force. Circumstances have now changed with the NPP increasingly gaining more visibility, popularity and credibility, particularly among the lower middle class. | 2024-02-11 | False | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
srilankafactcrescendo_27 | srilankafactcrescendo_27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/ | Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-12 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/ | In summary, the claims made in the viral video contain elements of truth but are presented in a misleading manner. While glyphosate is used on oats and has been linked to health risks in certain contexts, the levels found in food products are generally considered safe by regulatory bodies. The claim that oatmeal is one of the most pesticide-heavy crops and should be avoided entirely is an exaggeration not supported by the broader scientific consensus. Additionally, while glyphosate is banned in some countries, it remains widely used and regulated in many others. | 2024-08-12 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_27_ret_b0_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/ | Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-12 | https://english.factcrescendo.com/2024/08/12/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/ | A recent video circulating on social media platforms has sparked concerns by claiming that oatmeal, particularly the inorganic variety, is toxic to the body and can significantly reduce one's lifespan. The video suggests that oatmeal is among the most heavily sprayed crops with pesticides, specifically mentioning glyphosate, a chemical that has been banned in several countries. The video warns viewers to avoid oatmeal unless in extreme survival situations, citing the detrimental effects of glyphosate on human health. Additionally, the presenter promotes a book titled "The Herbal Tablets," which purportedly contains essential health information that can improve one’s well-being and longevity. [...] However, the claim that oats are the "highest sprayed crop with pesticides" is misleading. While oats do receive glyphosate treatment, many other crops, such as soybeans and corn, are also treated with glyphosate and may receive higher overall pesticide applications depending on the region and farming practices. Read more [...] In summary, the claims made in the viral video contain elements of truth but are presented in a misleading manner. While glyphosate is used on oats and has been linked to health risks in certain contexts, the levels found in food products are generally considered safe by regulatory bodies. The claim that oatmeal is one of the most pesticide-heavy crops and should be avoided entirely is an exaggeration not supported by the broader scientific consensus. Additionally, while glyphosate is banned in some countries, it remains widely used and regulated in many others. | 2024-08-12 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_27_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/ | Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-12 | https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/08/20/glyphosate-poisoning-oatmeal-independent-fact-checker-challenges-viral-social-media-video-and-claims/ | A recent video circulating on social media platforms has sparked concerns by claiming that oatmeal, particularly the inorganic variety, is toxic to the body and can significantly reduce one’s lifespan. The video suggests that oatmeal is among the most heavily sprayed crops with pesticides, specifically mentioning glyphosate, a chemical that has been banned in several countries. The video warns viewers to avoid oatmeal unless in extreme survival situations, citing the detrimental effects of glyphosate on human health. Additionally, the presenter promotes a book titled "The Herbal Tablets," which purportedly contains essential health information that can improve one’s well-being and longevity. [...] However, the claim that oats are the "highest sprayed crop with pesticides" is misleading. While oats do receive glyphosate treatment, many other crops, such as soybeans and corn, are also treated with glyphosate and may receive higher overall pesticide applications depending on the region and farming practices. Read more [...] In summary, the claims made in the viral video contain elements of truth but are presented in a misleading manner. While glyphosate is used on oats and has been linked to health risks in certain contexts, the levels found in food products are generally considered safe by regulatory bodies. The claim that oatmeal is one of the most pesticide-heavy crops and should be avoided entirely is an exaggeration not supported by the broader scientific consensus. Additionally, while glyphosate is banned in some countries, it remains widely used and regulated in many others. | 2024-08-20 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_27_ret_bn_g6 | srilankafactcrescendo_27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-of-the-viral-video-claims-about-oatmeal-and-glyphosate/ | Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-12 | https://www.leslienorthwellness.com/blog/4-ways-oat-milk-is-ruining-your-health | Not only that, but non-organic oats contain the highest amount of pesticide residue than any other crop in the U.S., particularly the cancer-causing herbicide glyphosate. In February 2019, a "compelling link" was found between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma [2], and since then, over $10 billion to has been paid out to settle thousands of glyphosate-related cancer lawsuits across the country. The Environmental Working Group tested samples of Quaker Oats products and found that their oats had the most glyphosate per sample, with more than 1,000 ppb in more than 66 percent of the samples. That level of exposure is more than 60 times the safety level set by the Environmental Protection Agency, and that’s just legally speaking. However, legal is not the same as harmless. And unfortunately, more than 200 million pounds of glyphosate is sprayed on crops in the US each year, not just on oats, but on every GMO crop like grain, soy, and corn [3]. | 2021-03-24 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_28 | srilankafactcrescendo_28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-11 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | The letter being circulated on social media, claiming to be from Dilith Jayaweera, is fake. The content appears to have been copied from a legitimate letter by MP Dhammika Perera, and there is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jayaweera has withdrawn from the presidential race. Social media users are advised to disregard these false claims and rely on verified information from credible sources. | 2024-08-11 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_28_ret_b9_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-11 | https://www.sbs.com.au/language/sinhala/en/podcast-episode/dilith-jayaweera-as-the-presidential-candidate-from-the-new-party-sarva-jana-balaya-mainland-news-may-28/ljun6gd71 | Dilith Jayaweera as the presidential candidate from the new party 'Sarva Jana Balaya'! Homeland News 28th May Dilith jayaweera Credit: Official Facebook page DILITH JAYAWEERA | 2024-05-28 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_28_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-11 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera's Withdrawal from Presidential Race [...] The letter being circulated on social media, claiming to be from Dilith Jayaweera, is fake. The content appears to have been copied from a legitimate letter by MP Dhammika Perera, and there is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jayaweera has withdrawn from the presidential race. Social media users are advised to disregard these false claims and rely on verified information from credible sources. Title:False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera's Withdrawal from Presidential Race | 2024-08-13 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_28_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-11 | https://factseeker.lk/blog/news/did-dilith-jayaweera-withdraw-from-the-presidential-race/ | Did Dilith Jayaweera withdraw from the presidential race? A letter stating that businessman Dilith Jayaweera, leader of Mawbima Janata Party, has claimed to withdraw from contesting in the upcoming presidential election is circulating on social media. [...] Posts on Facebook with captions such as "Dilith Jayaweera out of presidential race" caught the attention of FactSeeker, and proceeded to fact-check the said claim. | 2024-08-10 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_28_ret_bn_g6 | srilankafactcrescendo_28 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claims-of-dilith-jayaweeras-withdrawal-from-presidential-race/ | Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-11 | https://www.ravanalankanews.lk/en/dilith-jayaweera-is-a-party-leader-2/ | It is reported that Mr. Dilith Jayaweera, a well-known businessman, has been given the leadership of Mawbima Janata Party. [...] Political sources have stated that Mr. Dilith Jayaweera’s aim is to run for the next presidential election. | 2023-09-11 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_29_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_29 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/ | Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://www.ft.lk/columns/Anura-Sajith-Champika-Presidential-chances-hopes-targeted-by-abolition-ambush/4-758738 | Sajith Premadasa’s 100th Sakvala school programme. [...] Sajith Premadasa’s ‘Sakvala’ program which clocked a century last week gives credible evidence that if elected, his will be ‘a Presidency of service’ as it were; intervening to bring tangible improvements which are both catalyst and multiplier. Manique Mendis puts it best: [...] …The results of the Sakwala program demonstrate that whilst being in the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa is opening doors to opportunity in the lives of children in Sri Lanka.’ (Vistas of opportunity for Sri Lankan children with "Suhuru" classrooms | Daily FT) | 2024-02-22 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_29_ret_b7_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_29 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/ | Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/stop-using-schools-as-political-platforms/ | Daily on TV news (mainly Sirasa) we see Sajith Premadasa (SP) Sakwala සුහුරු පාසැල් (Smart School) programme donating some computer equipment to schools. A huge green banner with the Sakwala and Pathikada names and Sajith Premadasa Leader of the opposition title is shown daily. All the school children, Principal and staff, and parents attend the event lasting about two hours. Most of the time is covered by Sajith and other SJB politicians from the area making political speeches, About 10 minutes cover the opening of the computer lab. This event was supposed to be the 195th Sakwala program of "donations" [...] There is tremendous political benefit to Sajith from these events. To start with it is promoted as a school beneficial event and the school will ask the children to attend with their parents. It is held in a school hall and no cost is borne by Sajith for the event. In a normal political rally the politician must build or hire a stage and get the audience and incur significant cost. Here everything is free. Then the program is broadcast on Sirasa News or as a PATHIKADA (පැතිකඩ). Complete free publicity and getting across his political message and attacking his opponents. | 2024-06-08 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_29_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_29 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/ | Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/ | Did Sajith Premadasa Violate Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School? [...] The viral photo and associated claims are misleading. The welfare program in the photo took place before the election announcement and the activation of election laws. Therefore, Sajith Premadasa did not violate any election regulations.And photo does not depict teacher's summit.It's a photo of the teachers of Mahagamasekara school. Title:Did Sajith Premadasa Violate Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School? | 2024-08-12 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_29_ret_bn_g8 | srilankafactcrescendo_29 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-sajith-premadasa-violate-election-law-by-holding-a-welfare-program-in-a-school/ | Sajith Violates Election Law by Holding a Welfare Program in a School !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/?p=84472 | And then we have Mr Dissanayake’s explanation that no election laws had been violated by his attending the National Convention of Nurses in Maharagama. That was argued to be a trade union meeting organized by the ‘Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna’ (JVP or the NPP’s political avatar as the case may be) which the NPP presidential candidate attended as a ‘guest’ (in actual fact, the ‘chief guest.’) [...] That only conjured up ugly reminders of the bane of politicization of the public sector which has crucified Sri Lanka for much of its post-independence history. And here again, the NPP’s Presidential candidate directed his annoyance at polls monitors questioning this spectacle by asking as to why fingers were not being pointed at political events held at schools or President Wickremesinghe’s whole host of state-sponsored welfare and development programmes which continue even after his entering the election fray as an ‘independent’ candidate. | 2024-08-04 | False | false | false | not_applicable |
srilankafactcrescendo_3 | srilankafactcrescendo_3 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087 | In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087 | The viral letter attributed to Sujeewa Senasinghe, claiming that the SJB is willing to cooperate with Anura Kumara Dissanayake and that their election criticisms, is fake. The SJB media unit has confirmed that no such letter was issued, and the viral document contains discrepancies that prove it is not genuine. Social media users are advised not to fall for this misleading information, which appears part of a disinformation campaign. | 2024-09-27 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_3_ret_b4_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_3 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087 | In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-27 | https://www.independent.lk/sujeewa-senasinghe-politics-spectacle/ | Let’s get the facts out first. Sujeewa Senasinghe said that he communicated with Arjun Aloysius of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd (PTL) to obtain information for a book he wrote and published on the Central Bank bond issue. Some of the calls were made AFTER the book came out. Go figure! [...] Sujeewas Senasinghe said that he had no inkling about the donor at the time the money was received. Some of the money however had been received AFTER the elections were done. Go figure! [...] That’s it ladies and gentlemen. This is a circus. A spectacle. Sujeewas Senasinghe; is just one of many and he’s having a ball. The messiahs are pickpockets and brigands. The Promised Land is a cess-pit. | 2018-06-16 | False | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
srilankafactcrescendo_3_ret_b8_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_3 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/presidential-election-2024/viral-letter-allegedly-from-sjb-election-operations-head-sujeewa-senasinghe-is-fake-619087 | In a letter to AKD, Sijeewa Senasinghe Said The Allegations They Made Against AKD Were Just Fabricated Stories and NOT Realities!! | Social Media Users | 2024-09-27 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujeewa_Senasinghe | Sujeewa Senasinghe (Sinhala: සුජීව සේනසිංහ; born 13 December 1971) is a Sri Lankan lawyer and former politician.[1] He was a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the State Minister for International Trade until 2019.[2] [...] - ^ "SUJEEWA SENASINGHE". Directory of Members. Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 12 March 2013. [...] - ^ "Sujeewa Senasinghe steps down from Politics". News First. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020. | 2024-09-21 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_30 | srilankafactcrescendo_30 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | The claims circulating on social media that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated the Kandy Dalada Perahera would only be allowed without the use of elephants and that it should involve all ethnicities are false. These statements have not been made by Dr. Amarasuriya, and the misinformation appears to be intentionally misleading. Always verify the authenticity of such claims by checking credible sources or directly contacting the individual concerned before spreading information. | 2024-08-10 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_30_ret_b13_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_30 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://www.destinationsrilanka.travel/Kandy_Esala_Dalada_Perahera.php | The Kandy Esala Dalada Perahera (Procession of Kandy) is a grand festival celebrated with elegant costumes and is held in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Temple of the Tooth or "Sri Dalada Maligawa" in Kandy. The Esala Dalada Perahera is believed to have begun when the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka from India during the 4th century, eight hundred years after the passing away of Lord Buddha. [...] The Kandy Esala Dalada Perahera begins with the "Kap Situveema", in which a sanctified young Jackfruit tree (Artocarpus integrifolia) is cut and planted in the premises of each of the four Devales (Temples) dedicated to the four guardian gods Natha, Vishnu, Katharagama and goddess Pattini. [...] On the sixth night, the Kumbal Perahera begins and continues on for five days and then Randoli Perahera begins. After a further five nights of the Randoli Perahera, the pageant ends with the Diya Kepeema, which is the water cutting ceremony at the Mahaweli River at Getambe, a town a few miles from Kandy. A Day Perahera is held to mark the ceremony. | 2015-01-01 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_30_ret_b1_g2 | srilankafactcrescendo_30 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-regarding-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-diyawadana-nilame/ | A viral social media post claimed that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a National List MP of the National People’s Power (NPP), made a statement calling the behaviour of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Tooth Relic(Dalada Maligawa) "disgusting" and that legal steps have been taken against him. The date of the statement mentioned is 21st August. [...] Dalada Perahera: The final Randoli Perahera of the Dalada Perahera concluded on August 19th, marking the end of one of Sri Lanka's most significant cultural and religious events. This grand procession, held annually in Kandy, celebrates the sacred Tooth Relic housed in the Sri Dalada Maligawa. In the days surrounding this event, discussions and posts about the Dalada Perahera and Dalada Maligawa surged on social media and other platforms, reflecting the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the Perahera to the Sri Lankan people. These posts likely emerged in the context of the Perahera's conclusion, as the event garners widespread attention and devotion across the country. Read also: Dr Harini Amarasuriya Did NOT say Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants. | 2024-08-24 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_30_ret_b6_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_30 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://amazinglanka.com/wp/kandy-esala-perahara/ | Of these, the most important is the Esala Mangallaya for which the Dalada Perahera is one of the most colourful and vibrant cultural celebrations in Sri Lanka. Esala, according to the Sinhalese Calendar, is the month of July/August This is the month in which Kandy gets into a festive mood. Shopkeepers and hoteliers pile up their stock to cater to the massive crowds that throng the city. Maligawa and its premises are gaily decorated and are illuminated with strings of lights, including the esplanade. [...] The Kandy Easala Perahera (Sri Dalada Perahera) will be held on 10th August to 20th August 2024. There are 11 perahera processions during these days. The most vibrant perahera is the Final Randoli Perehera procession on 19th August 2024. [...] The Esala Perahera proper begins as the cannon booms. Leading the Perahera is the band of whip crackers who crack their whips in a rhythmic pattern announcing it that the Esala Perahera is on. Immediately following are two o flag bearers carrying the two flags of the Sathara Korale (known as Ira Kodiya) embossed with the symbols of the sun and the moon indicating the wish that this Perahera be held until the sun and the moon last. Next comes the Peramunerala, attired in the traditional white dress and riding a caparisoned elephant and carrying the sannasa, the royal charter to hold the Perahera. Following him is the Gajanayake, the Maligawa official in charge of the elephants, elegantly dressed in traditional Kandyan dress carrying the ankusaya the instrument by which elephants are controlled. | 2024-05-31 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_30_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_30 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya | Social Media Users | 2024-08-10 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/false-claim-about-npp-mp-dr-harini-amarasuriyas-statement-on-kandy-dalada-perahera/ | Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Did NOT say Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants [...] Social media posts claim that NPP National List MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that if the NPP comes to power in the upcoming elections, the Kandy Dalada Perahera will only be allowed if elephants are not used for the function. Additionally, it is claimed that she said the Sinhala Buddhist function should be conducted with the collaboration of all ethnicities, including Sinhalese, Tamil, and Muslim communities. [...] The claims circulating on social media that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated the Kandy Dalada Perahera would only be allowed without the use of elephants and that it should involve all ethnicities are false. These statements have not been made by Dr. Amarasuriya, and the misinformation appears to be intentionally misleading. Always verify the authenticity of such claims by checking credible sources or directly contacting the individual concerned before spreading information. | 2024-08-12 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_31 | srilankafactcrescendo_31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/ | All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/ | In summary, while scientific evidence supports the presence of microplastics in tea bags and their associated risks, more detailed research is needed to fully understand their impact on human health. The video raises important concerns, but the current knowledge still requires further investigation. | 2024-08-06 | False | true | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_31_ret_b8_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/ | All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://journals.lww.com/international-journal-of-surgery/Fulltext/2023/03000/Health_risks_posed_by_microplastics_in_tea_bags_.46.aspx | Health risks posed by microplastics in tea bags: microplastic pollution – a truly global problem [...] Due to the potential health risks and negative impacts on the environment, the use of MPs in tea bags and other products is a major issue. In spite of the material’s nonbiodegradability, polypropylene is frequently used in manufacturing tea bags. Given that tea bags are subjected to high temperatures during the brewing process, it is concerning that certain branded teas are offered in tea bags made from allegedly ‘food grade’ polymers, such as nylon3. In tea bags additionally available are fluorine compounds, arsenic, radium salt, aluminum, copper, lead, mercury, cadmium, barium, nitrates, and many more4. So you are sipping tea and consuming these dangerous substances in the same bag4. Tea bag plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose in nature, may fragment into particles that range in size from 1 µm to 5 mm, or MPs4. Instead of utilizing the conventional paper tea bags, tea makers now use plastic ones5. This is concerning since water is regularly heated to 95°C or more while making tea, and even ‘food grade’ plastics can break down or release harmful materials when heated over 40°C5. [...] Google Scholar 4. The Express Tribune. Study finds teabag contains nearly 13,000 microplastic particles. The Express Tribune. 2022. Accessed September 16, 2022. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2360293/study-finds-single-teabag-contains-nearly-13000-microplastic-particles | 2024-10-08 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_31_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/ | All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://www.theteaspot.com/blogs/steep-it-loose/do-your-tea-bags-have-plastic-in-them | Therefore, the use of plastic in tea bags has come under scrutiny due to the potential release of microplastics when exposed to heat. As we mentioned earlier, many tea bag manufacturers use nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in their tea bags, which are not biodegradable and can release harmful microplastics when exposed to heat. These microplastics can end up in your drink, and studies have shown that they may pose a risk to human health. [...] Another study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology in 2020 found that plastic tea bags could release up to 16 micrograms of microplastics per liter of tea when brewed at a temperature of 95°C. These studies highlight the importance of choosing plastic-free tea bags to minimize exposure to potentially harmful plastics. [...] Yes, some tea bags can contain microplastics, particularly those made with plastic materials like nylon or polypropylene. However, The Tea Spot's sachets are made from sugar cane fibers, which are biodegradable, compostable, and completely free from petroleum-based plastic. Therefore, you can rest assured that when you brew our tea, you're not consuming any harmful plastics or microplastics. | 2017-09-12 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_31_ret_bn_g15 | srilankafactcrescendo_31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/ | All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://organicindiausa.com/blog/microplastics-in-tea-bags/ | At ORGANIC INDIA, we believe in plastic-free tea bags to protect your body and the earth; and preserve the pure, organic tea experience that you deserve. Unfortunately, the industry norm is to include plastic in the mesh tea bag, which releases billions of microplastics and nanoplastics into your infusion. Consuming microplastics, as you can imagine, can have negative impacts on your health and on the earth. [...] Yes, but not all tea bags. The vast majority of brands on the shelves have mesh tea bags that are composed of 20-30% plastic. According to studies, a single standard tea bag releases 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into every cup of tea. Consumers are increasingly becoming aware of this fact and opting either for loose teas, or selecting tea brands that have no plastic in the teabag. ORGANIC INDIA tea bags do not contain plastic, and are made instead of unbleached filter paper that is verified home compostable, biodegradable, Non-GMO, allergen-free and chemical-free. [...] In short, yes. Microplastics in tea bags can be harmful not only for the environment, but for human health as well. Microplastics may enter the human system through ingestion, inhalation or dermal absorption. Studies have shown that microplastics have potential to cause damage to the cells in the quantities currently found in food and beverages like tea. In addition to cell damage, regular consumption of microplastics may cause immune disruption, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity in the body. | 2022-10-10 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_31_ret_bn_g17 | srilankafactcrescendo_31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/do-tea-bags-contain-harmful-microplastics/ | All Tea Bags Contain Harmful Microplastics!! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://www.greenify-me.com/2022/04/compost-tea-bags.html | If you didn’t already know, I am English, and am true to the stereotype… I LOVE a good old cup of tea! But did you know that this simple habit can actually have a negative impact on the environment, and despite what people think – it’s not always easy to compost tea bags. Setting aside the ethical issues relating to the farming of tea, a tea bag it’s self can actually contain plastic. Nothing like a cup of microplastics with my breakfast! [...] This means, that while most tea bags will break down, the materials that they break down into can contain microplastics, and won’t be nutritional. They’ll even sometimes be harmful to the environment. Fortunately, more and more brands are becoming aware of the issue, and are releasing plastic free tea bag ranges. [...] The most common plastic in tea bags is known as polypropylene, which can make up around 30% of your average tea bag. Other plastics can be found in silk style tea bags and a plastic glue may be used to seal the bags too. | 2024-09-24 | False | false | true | insufficient-contradictory |
srilankafactcrescendo_34_ret_b16_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_34 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/muttiah-muralitharan-lookalike-dancing-on-tauba-tauba/ | Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’ | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://www.business-standard.com/social-viral/not-muttiah-muralitharan-but-his-dance-double-is-winning-over-the-internet-124073100599_1.html | Muttiah Muralitharan's doppelganger is breaking the internet with his viral dance moves, leaving everyone thinking the cricket legend has hidden talents (Photo: X/Screengrab) [...] A video recently surfaced online that purportedly showed Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan executing the hook steps of the popular song ‘Tauba Tauba’ from Vicky Kaushal’s latest film, 'Bad Newz'. The video rapidly went viral, leaving netizens astounded by the man’s impressive dance moves. Viewers speculated that Muralitharan possessed hidden dance talents, as the individual in the video appeared to flawlessly replicate Vicky Kaushal's signature steps. [...] The viral video featuring Muralitharan’s lookalike has only added to the buzz surrounding ‘Tauba Tauba’, further amplifying the song’s popularity. As fans continue to enjoy and recreate the hook steps, the song remains a dance sensation across social media platforms, showing no signs of fading from the limelight. | 2024-07-31 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_34_ret_bn_g2 | srilankafactcrescendo_34 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/muttiah-muralitharan-lookalike-dancing-on-tauba-tauba/ | Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’ | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://www.republicworld.com/sports/cricket/did-muttiah-muralitharan-dance-on-tauba-tauba-here-s-the-real-story-behind-viral-video | Did Muttiah Muralitharan Dance on 'Tauba Tauba'? Here's The Real Story Behind VIRAL VIDEO [...] The viral video of alleged Muttiah Muralitharan dancing to 'Tauba Tauba' has generated intrigue. Here's the true story behind the surprising footage. [...] Muttiah Muralitharan lookalike dances on âTauba-Taubaâ | Image: | 2024-07-31 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_34_ret_bn_g9 | srilankafactcrescendo_34 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/muttiah-muralitharan-lookalike-dancing-on-tauba-tauba/ | Muttiah Muralitharan Lookalike Dancing on ‘Tauba-Tauba’ | Social Media Users | 2024-08-06 | https://factly.in/a-video-of-an-instagram-influencer-is-falsely-being-shared-as-legendary-sri-lankan-cricketer-muttiah-muralitharan-dancing-to-tauba-tauba/ | A video (here and here) allegedly featuring former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan dancing in a studio to the viral Bollywood song ‘Tauba Tauba’ is doing the rounds on social media. We fact-check this claim through this article. Claim: Viral video shows Muttiah Muralitharan dancing to ‘Tauba Tauba.’ [...] To sum up, a video of a dance influencer is falsely being shared as Muttiah Muralitharan performing to ‘Tauba Tauba.’ | 2024-08-05 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_35 | srilankafactcrescendo_35 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/ | If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi | Social Media Users | 2024-08-05 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/ | The claim that Ravi Karunanayake stated that he would become the Prime Minister in the event of Ranil Wickremesinghe winning the upcoming presidential election is false. | 2024-08-05 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_35_ret_b10_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_35 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/ | If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi | Social Media Users | 2024-08-05 | https://www.news18.com/world/ultimate-survivor-ranil-wickremesinghe-faces-his-toughest-challenge-sri-lankan-presidential-polls-8984876.html | An alumnus of the Royal College of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious educational institution, Wickremesinghe won his first parliamentary election in 1977. After serving as an important minister in his uncle JR and his successor Ranasinghe Premadasa’s Cabinet for long, in a quirk of fate, he became the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka after the assassination of President Premadasa in 1993. [...] Towards the end of 2014, something unthinkable happened. Wickremesinghe secretly joined hands with his rival Chandrika to oust Rajapaksa. Their joint candidate Maithripala Sirisena shocked the Rajapaksa camp by defeating the all-powerful Mahinda in the Presidential elections. It was a high point in Ranil’s long political journey. He became the Prime Minister, promising to abolish the executive presidency, which he could not do. In an evening coup in the winter of 2018, Sirisena shocked Wickremesinghe by dismissing him and installing Mahinda as the PM. After two months of political uncertainty and backroom negotiations, Mahinda lost the trust vote and Ranil returned as the PM again. | 2024-07-31 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_35_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_35 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/ | If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi | Social Media Users | 2024-08-05 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/ | Ravi Karunanayake Said That He Would Be Prime Minister if Ranil Wins the Upcoming Presidential Election? Find out the facts… [...] A series of posts that went viral among Facebook users claimed that Ravi Karunanayake, former minister and national secretary of the United National Party, had stated he would become the Prime Minister if Ranil Wickremesinghe, the current president, wins the upcoming presidential election. This purported claim had been created as an image resembling a newspaper report. [...] Title:Ravi Karunanayake Said That He Would Be Prime Minister if Ranil Wins the Upcoming Presidential Election? Find out the facts… | 2024-08-07 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_35_ret_bn_g14 | srilankafactcrescendo_35 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-ravi-karunanayak-claim-he-would-be-prime-minister-if-ranil-wins-the-upcoming-presidential-election/ | If Ranil Wins,I will be the PM - Ravi | Social Media Users | 2024-08-05 | https://www.cslbc.ca/2020/08/07/the-slpp-win-in-a-landslide-in-sri-lanka-secures-145-of-225-seats/ | The 2020 Parliamentary Elections of August 6th had around 60 Members of Parliament who were unable to retain their seats in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Around 16 candidates from the United National Party (UNP) who contested the 2020 general elections lost their existing seats in parliament including its leader and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, former finance minister Ravi Karunanayake, its secretary general Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. Other UNP heavyweights to lose out are Arjuna Ranatunga, Navin Dissanayake, Sandeep Samarasinghe, Ruwan Wijewardena, Palitha Thewarapperuma, Daya Gamage, Lakshman Wijemanne, Vajira Abeywardena, Palitha Range Bandara, Nalaka Kolonne, and V. Maheswaran. A surprise loss in the Colombo District was that of Thilanga Sumathipala (SLPP). Others who failed to win a seat in parliament from the SLPP are Dulith Wijesekara, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Manoj Sirisena, Niroshan Premaratne, S.B. Nawinna, T.B. Ekanayaka, Sumedha Jayasena, Susantha Punchinilame, and Dunesh Gankanda. The Premadasa camp (SJB) too lost a few of their erstwhile candidates. | 2020-08-07 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_37 | srilankafactcrescendo_37 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/ | Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-03 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/ | The claim that mango, rambutan, and durian can be successfully grown in Thailand by dropping seeds from vehicle windows and that this is a government-promoted sustainable practice is false. Professional agricultural methods are used for growing these fruits, and the Thai government does not support or promote such a simplistic approach to planting. | 2024-08-03 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_37_ret_b2_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_37 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/ | Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-03 | https://www.porpeangfarmthailand.com/post/best-fruits-to-grow-in-thailand | Thailand offers budding fruit lovers a vast choice when it comes to having a go at growing your own . . . But growing tropical fruits for the first time can be a daunting prospect for many. [...] If you have plenty of space and time to grow something a little bit more adventurous, take a look at the list below. All these fruits grow very well in Thailand and will give you a great crop. | 2019-06-01 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_37_ret_b5_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_37 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/ | Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-03 | https://toasttothailand.com/things-to-do/exotic-thai-fruits/ | Thailand’s tropical climate and fertile soil is ideal for growing some of the world’s most delicious and exotic fruits. You’ll see fruits stalls in every corner of the country. You’ll also see people walking along busy streets, chomping on colourful, and, at times, weird-looking Thai fruits. | 2022-10-19 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_37_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_37 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/ | Fruits are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows !! | Social Media Users | 2024-08-03 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-of-growing-fruits-in-thailand-by-dropping-seeds-from-vehicles/ | Social media posts claim that fruits like mango, rambutan, and durian are successfully grown in empty lands in Thailand by simply dropping seeds out of vehicle windows. The posts further suggest this is a sustainable practice promoted by the Thai government and should be adopted in Sri Lanka. [...] The claim that mango, rambutan, and durian can be successfully grown in Thailand by dropping seeds from vehicle windows and that this is a government-promoted sustainable practice is false. Professional agricultural methods are used for growing these fruits, and the Thai government does not support or promote such a simplistic approach to planting. Title:Claims of Growing Fruits in Thailand by Dropping Seeds from Vehicles | 2024-08-05 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_38 | srilankafactcrescendo_38 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/ | Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/ | The claims circulating on social media about Udeshika Prabodini’s financial struggles and her use of public transportation are unfounded. Prabodini’s family is well-equipped with vehicles, and her choice is public transport as she does not favour driving vehicles. | 2024-07-31 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_38_ret_b0_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_38 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/ | Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/ | Recently, social media has been abuzz with claims regarding Sri Lankan cricketer Udeshika Prabodini. The posts suggest Prabodini, who is 38 and one of the senior-most players in the team, is financially struggling. Prabodini played a key role in Sri Lanka's recent Asia Cup victory as the opening bowler. [...] He emphasised that Udeshika has been playing for the Sri Lanka cricket team since 2008 and is financially stable. As a contract player, she gets a monthly salary in addition to the other special allowances all the team players get on special assignments and tours. [...] The claims circulating on social media about Udeshika Prabodini’s financial struggles and her use of public transportation are unfounded. Prabodini’s family is well-equipped with vehicles, and her choice is public transport as she does not favour driving vehicles. | 2024-08-03 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_38_ret_b3_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_38 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/ | Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://factseeker.lk/blog/news/why-did-a-sri-lankan-female-cricketer-take-the-bus-to-a-village-reception/ | Sri Lanka women’s cricket team’s premier fast bowler Udeshika Prabodhini has been talked about on social media stating that she is financially vulnerable because she was traveling home on the bus after winning the Asia Cup. [...] A surprise party was organized to welcome Her in the native village of Udeshika Prabodhini. We contacted Chandika Dinesh, a close friend of Udeshika’s family, who organized it. He said, "we call her sister Suddi. This surprise was my idea, and it was organized by me and the youth of Diyapitigallana. There are two vehicles at Udeshika’s house. The information is not true. She doesn’t drive. So, if the car was sent to her home driven by her younger brother, she would not have liked it. So, we asked her to travel by the highway bus. "Poverty is one thing, simplicity is another," said Chandika Dinesh. He said that the surprise party was held very successfully, and the event was posted on social media and that the information about Udeshika Prabodhini was false. Accordingly, factseeker confirms that the information circulating on social media about Sri Lanka women’s fast bowler Udeshika Prabodhani being poor is not true. | 2024-08-06 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_38_ret_b5_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_38 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/fact-check-claims-about-udeshika-prabodinis-financial-status-and-return-from-asia-cup/ | Udeshika Prabodini, A Female Cricket Player Is Very Poor Financially !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-31 | https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/women'st20worldcup2020playerprofiles/udeshika_probodhani.html | Probodhani was included in the squad for the first T20 World Cup in 2009 in England and has played in every T20 World Cup since [...] Udeshika Probodhani is a veteran of the team, having played in 69 T20Is from her debut against Pakistan in 2009 until January 30, 2020. [...] Alongside playing for Sri Lanka, Probodhani has also represented Colombo Cricket Club Women and Colts Cricket Club Women alongside Sri Lankan vice-captain Harshitha Madavi. | 2020-01-26 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_39 | srilankafactcrescendo_39 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-26 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | The debate around the safety of palm oil, particularly in products like Nutella, highlights the complexities of food safety and regulatory standards. While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other organisations have identified potential risks associated with compounds like Glycidol Ester (GE), 3-MCPD, and 2-MCPD formed during high-temperature refining of palm oil, more research is needed to understand the implications for human health fully. | 2024-07-26 | False | true | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_39_ret_bn_g12 | srilankafactcrescendo_39 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-26 | https://www.biospace.com/nutella-fights-back-against-cancer-scare-concerns | Nutella Fights Back Against Cancer Scare Concerns [...] Lovers of chocolate spread may have been shocked on Wednesday by news that an ingredient in Nutella could potentially cause cancer. Supermarkets in Italy have even begun removing some products from shelves that contain the offending ingredient - processed palm oil. But are people over-reacting or are the risks real? | 2017-01-13 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_39_ret_bn_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_39 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-26 | https://english.factcrescendo.com/2024/07/31/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have reported the risks of these compounds. This has led to public debate and questions about the safety of eating products with refined palm oil. We recently discovered a claim circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, alleging that Nutella, the popular hazelnut spread, has the potential to cause cancer. [...] Title:Does Nutella have the potential to cause cancer? | 2024-07-31 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_39_ret_bn_g5 | srilankafactcrescendo_39 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-26 | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/nutella-does-it-cause-cancer-spread-chocolate-nut-italy-supermarkets-palm-oil-carcinogenic-risk-remove-shelves-a7523851.html | Could Nutella really cause cancer? Here's what you need to know [...] Lovers of chocolate spread may have been shocked on Wednesday by news that an ingredient in Nutella could potentially cause cancer. Supermarkets in Italy have even begun removing some products from shelves that contain the offending ingredient - processed palm oil. But are people over-reacting or are the risks real? [...] In May, Coop, Italy’s largest supermarket chain, pulled around 200 of its own-brand products from its shelves, because they contain refined palm oil, which some say may increase the risk of developing cancer. Nutella was not among the products removed. | 2017-01-16 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_39_ret_bn_g7 | srilankafactcrescendo_39 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/does-nutella-have-the-potential-to-cause-cancer-2/ | Nutella has the potential to cause cancer !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-26 | https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/13/14266356/nutella-cancer-efsa-study-ferrero-palm-oil | A controversy over palm oil threatens to cast a pall over Nutella, the delicious chocolate-hazelnut spread made by the Italian company Ferrero. Headlines like "Nutella Can Cause Cancer, Study Warns" have circulated across the internet this week, but is Ferrero really including an ingredient that might give consumers cancer? The study, released by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last May, does not say that Nutella can cause cancer. What the study does say is that palm oil, an ingredient in Nutella, releases potentially carcinogenic chemicals when refined at high temperatures. Palm oil, derived from the fruit of palm trees, is used in plenty of food. When refined at around 200 degrees Celsius, the study says, palm oil releases a contaminant known as glycidyl fatty esters (GE) in higher levels than other vegetable oils. Previous studies have shown that GE can cause tumors in rats and mice, leading EFSA to characterize it as a "potential health risk" for children and anyone who consumes it in high amounts. [...] Nutella’s cancer risks may be overblown by the press, but there are still plenty of good reasons not to eat palm oil. Palm oil plantations have been linked to deforestation, air pollution, and illegal labor practices. Although Ferrero says it sources palm oil from sustainable plantations, it has still come under criticism from environmentalists. France’s ecology minister urged the public to "stop eating Nutella" in 2015, adding that it should be made with "other ingredients." | 2017-01-13 | False | false | true | insufficient-refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_4 | srilankafactcrescendo_4 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092 | Ranil Has Been Selected As ADB President !1 | Social Media Users | 2024-09-27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092 | Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe has NOT been appointed as the next President of the ADB. The election process is still ongoing, and the final outcome will be announced at the end of November 2024. | 2024-09-27 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_4_ret_b0_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_4 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092 | Ranil Has Been Selected As ADB President !1 | Social Media Users | 2024-09-27 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranil_Wickremesinghe | - ^ a b "Ranil Wickremesinghe confirms presidential candidacy". www.adaderana.lk. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024. [...] - ^ "Ranil to be sworn in as new President today". Ada Derana. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022. [...] - ^ "CWC to back President Ranil in presidential poll". www.adaderana.lk. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024. | 2024-10-05 | False | false | true | supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_4_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_4 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092 | Ranil Has Been Selected As ADB President !1 | Social Media Users | 2024-09-27 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/social/no-evidence-that-former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-has-been-selected-as-president-of-adb-619092 | Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Has NOT Been Selected as President of ADB! [...] A claim is being widely shared on social media stating that former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been selected as the next President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and will assume his duties in March 2025. We fact-checked this claim by reviewing mainstream media reports, consulting with the ADB Sri Lanka office, and verifying information from the official ADB website. [...] So, the claim that Ranil Wickremesinghe has been selected as ADB President is false. The election process is ongoing, and the winner will only be announced after November 28th. | 2024-09-30 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_40 | srilankafactcrescendo_40 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-25 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Based on the evidence available and the analysis conducted, the claim that Trump plagiarized his speech from "Legally Blonde" is false. While the viral video points out some similarities, it does not provide conclusive evidence to support the plagiarism claim. The context and intent of the speeches are different, and the phrases in question are common enough to appear in various forms in many speeches. | 2024-07-25 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_40_ret_b14_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_40 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-25 | https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-plagiarises-speech-legally-10438744 | Donald Trump appeared to rip off a speech from Legally Blonde while giving a talk to university students in the US. A hilarious mash-up video, made by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, reveals striking similarities between Trump's words and the graduation speech given by Elle Woods at the end of the 2001 comedy film. [...] It's not the first time Trump has borrowed words from a film character. | 2017-05-17 | False | false | true | insufficient-supports |
srilankafactcrescendo_40_ret_bn_g0 | srilankafactcrescendo_40 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-25 | https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-legally-blonde-speech/ | The clip attained instant notoriety, in part because it was reminiscent of a scandal that erupted during the 2016 presidential campaign when Melania Trump gave a speech that borrowed heavily from one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. A number of media outlets joined the Occupy Democrats Facebook page (see meme above) in sharing the Fallon clip under headlines declaring, with varying degrees of sarcasm, that Trump similarly "plagiarized" from "Legally Blonde." "Trump's commencement address casts striking similarities to 'Legally Blonde,'" noted Daily Mail Online with no detectable sense of irony (nor any apparent inability to discern what color hair Trump's hair is): [...] There is no basis in reality for suggesting that Trump copied any part of his speech from "Legally Blonde," however. Albeit expertly done for comic effect, Fallon's TV montage used a very few cherry-picked moments from different parts of Trump's address to create the impression that the president echoed the Reese Witherspoon character's words: | 2024-06-27 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_40_ret_bn_g4 | srilankafactcrescendo_40 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-25 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Recently, a claim has been circulating that former President Donald Trump plagiarized parts of a speech from the movie "Legally Blonde" during one of his addresses. This rumor has gained traction across social media and has led to widespread speculation. Social Media Post Trump’s 2017 speech has recirculated with claims that Trump lifted phrases directly […] Recently, a claim has been circulating that former President Donald Trump plagiarized parts of a speech from the movie "Legally Blonde" during one of his addresses. This rumor has gained traction across social media and has led to widespread speculation. [...] Based on the evidence available and the analysis conducted, the claim that Trump plagiarized his speech from "Legally Blonde" is false. While the viral video points out some similarities, it does not provide conclusive evidence to support the plagiarism claim. The context and intent of the speeches are different, and the phrases in question are common enough to appear in various forms in many speeches. | 2024-08-01 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_40_ret_bn_g9 | srilankafactcrescendo_40 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/did-trump-plagiarize-from-legally-blonde/ | Trump Plagiarize from “Legally Blonde” !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-25 | https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/president-trump-being-accused-plagiarizing-205137108.html | President Trump Is Being Accused of Plagiarizing a Speech From ‘Legally Blonde’ Elle Woods for president. President Trump is accused of copying a Legally Blonde speech, and the similarities are uncanny. In a viral TikTok video by Truth Lies Shenanigans, the account, which goes by the handle @tlsliveshow, edits one of Donald Trump’s speeches with the speech that Reese Witherspoon‘s character, Elle Woods, gives at the end of Legally Blonde when she and the rest of her class graduate from Harvard Law School. (Watch the video here.) The speeches aren’t identical, but there are a lot of similarities between the messages and the words that both Trump and Elle use. This may be why the TikTok has been viewed more than 2 million times and has received more than 500,000 likes. Here’s how Truth Lies Shenanigans cut the TikTok to show the similarities between Trump and Elle’s speeches. | 2020-11-30 | False | false | true | insufficient-neutral |
srilankafactcrescendo_41 | srilankafactcrescendo_41 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/ | Oatmeal is Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-15 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/ | In conclusion, despite recent social media claims suggesting that oats have no nutritional value and inhibit mineral absorption, these assertions are unfounded. The primary concern about oats revolves around their phytic acid content, which can bind minerals and reduce their bioavailability. However, the impact of phytic acid on mineral absorption should be considered in context, as its effects vary depending on individual dietary patterns and overall nutritional intake. Furthermore, phytic acid also offers several health benefits, including antioxidant properties, potential cholesterol management, blood sugar regulation, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Ultimately, consuming oats as part of a balanced diet can contribute to overall health and well-being, providing numerous benefits without leading to nutrient deficiencies. | 2024-07-15 | False | true | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_41_ret_b5_gn | srilankafactcrescendo_41 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/ | Oatmeal is Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-15 | https://thewell.northwell.edu/health-living-fitness/oatmeal-nutrition-facts | Lately, social media has lit up with conflicting advice that is challenging some scrollers’ long-held beliefs about the benefits of oatmeal. So, we’re setting the record straight: Is oatmeal a healthy choice or not? We asked Elizabeth Hyde-Daddio, RD, a nutritionist at Northwell, to weigh in on different types of oatmeal, how to prepare it, and what nutritional value it provides. [...] In her professional view, rumors about any potential unhealthfulness of oatmeal are just that, and these social media theories can be disregarded. As with all food, however, Hyde-Daddio recommends being mindful of appropriate portion size as part of a healthy daily diet. [...] "Sure, oatmeal could be unhealthy if you're putting all kinds of extra garbage in it—then you might as well be having a sundae," she says. But when you choose minimally processed oatmeal and avoid added sugar, "oatmeal is a great-for-you food." | 2023-07-24 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_41_ret_bn_g1 | srilankafactcrescendo_41 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/claims-about-oats-nutritional-value-and-mineral-absorption/ | Oatmeal is Unhealthy !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-15 | https://theconversation.com/oats-and-oatmeal-arent-bad-for-you-as-some-claim-in-fact-they-probably-have-more-health-benefits-than-you-realise-225590 | Oats have long had a reputation for being one of the healthier foods you can choose for breakfast. But some people on social media have been calling this claim into question, suggesting that rather than being a healthy staple, oatmeal (and porridge, which is often made using oats) might in fact have no nutritional value whatsoever. However, while these claims have garnered plenty of media attention, there’s little evidence to back them up. Rather, the science overwhelmingly shows that oats can be beneficial for your health in many ways. One line of reasoning used to argue oats aren’t healthy is that eating them can lead to spikes in blood sugar (glucose). This seems to be linked to the rising use of glucose monitors by people who don’t have diabetes. These monitors may depict normal changes in blood glucose, which happen after we eat, as a "spike" in blood sugar. | 2024-03-18 | False | false | true | refutes |
srilankafactcrescendo_42 | srilankafactcrescendo_42 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-election-dates-circulated-on-social-media/ | Presidential Election of SL Will Be Held On September 28 or October 5 !! | Social Media Users | 2024-07-23 | https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/misleading-election-dates-circulated-on-social-media/ | The official date for the presidential election in Sri Lanka is Saturday, September 21, and nominations will be accepted on August 15. Any other dates circulating on social media are incorrect. We urge everyone to rely on official announcements and refrain from sharing unverified information. | 2024-07-23 | False | true | true | refutes |
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