“Images shared online are drone shots of the SJB protest against the 22nd Amendment Bill held at Polduwa Junction, Battaramulla on September 24, 2026.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
Politics and government
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“Social media posts claim that Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder and Delusional Disorder.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“The Katunayake–Chilaw Expressway extension is Sri Lanka's final expressway, and the last one to be built under the current government.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Joel Chua said the congressmen are open to drying up the country's funds as long as they can convict Vice President Sara Duterte in the impeachment trial.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: No official records or reports show House prosecutor Joel Chua claiming that congressmen do not care if the country's funds run dry to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Dilith Jayaweera claimed on live TV that 75 percent of Sri Lankans are poor and that the share of the impoverished backing the government has doubled.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Former president Rodrigo Duterte is asking for support for his daughter, Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: The video, which emerged on the same day as his Sept. 16 appearance before the ICC, is fake and AI-manipulated.
“SLPP organizer Harini Wijetunga said NPP leaders fill party coffers with donations from the wealthy while Namal Rajapaksa, like Robin Hood, took from the rich to share with the poor.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“The Sports Minister made a statement about athlete Fathima Shafiya Yamick being left out of Sri Lanka's Asian Games squad.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Images from the SLPP "Jana Satana" rally in Anuradhapura on September 12 show a record-breaking crowd and party figures with a Buddhist monk.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Edu Manzano released a statement insulting supporters of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: Manzano denied making the statement in a Facebook post and denounced those who fabricate quotes attributed to him.
“The video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he will eradicate poverty from the country at once.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The viral video is presented out of context to make it appear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would eradicate poverty from India in a single stroke. In the original video, PM Modi was referring to Congress lea…
“The video shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian touching Swami Satishacharya’s feet for blessings.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video does not show Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian touching Swami Satishacharya’s feet to seek his blessings. Pezeshkian bent down to pick up something that had fallen to the ground, while Satishacharya also be…
“The video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting his own portrait to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video does not show Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting his portrait to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2026 BRICS Summit. The visuals are from the 2019 second informal summit between PM Modi and President X…
“ICC judges have rejected the evidence and moved to end former president Rodrigo Duterte's trial.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: In an email to VERA Files, the ICC's Public Affairs Unit said the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte remains set to open on Nov. 30 this year, with a trial preparation hearing on Sept. 16.
“Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said, "If this country is entrusted to me again, I will govern it well.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“The Commission on Audit received zero funding under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: A total of P16.04 billion was allocated for COA for 2027, based on the National Expenditure Program. Only the agency's capital outlay, which is intended for building modernization and technology upgrades, received zero …
“The video shows a Congress supporter in Ladakh being abducted by RSS workers.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video shows a Jaranan performance. Also known as Kuda Lumping, Jaran Kepang, or Jathilan, Jaranan is a traditional Javanese dance. The video does not show a Congress-supporting girl in Ladakh being abducted by RSS w…
“SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, arrested over the Airbus aircraft deal, has been released on bail.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“A news report shows that Vice President Sara Duterte was convicted in the ongoing impeachment trial against her.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The May 7 news clip from GMA News was about the House Committee on Justice resolution recommending Duterte's conviction and the Articles of Impeachment against her. The Senate has yet to vote on whether to convict …
“President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa struck a secret deal over the 22nd Constitutional Amendment.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False