As of 24th May 2017, FactCheck Sri Lanka CLAIM Press Briefing concluded by the the Cabinet of Sri Lanka’s Government; which notes that in order to achieve the targeted tourist arrivals to Sri […]
“Over 139 Acres in Kalpitiya to be vested with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority for the Tourism development activities and facilities” – Rating: ‘True and Correct’
“Nearly Half a Million or 476,000 Sri Lankans lost jobs from December 2014- December 2016” – Rating: ‘True and Correct’
9th May 2017, FactCheck Sri Lanka. CLAIM Central Bank Annual Report Employment Data which indicates massive loss of employment since the end of 2014 to the end of 2016. RATING ORGIN The Central […]
“Sri Lanka Government had allocated over Rs. 9 Bn to address the Police Service Salary Anomaly for 2016 & 2017” – Rating: ‘True and Correct’
3rd May 2017, FactCheck Sri Lanka CLAIM Sri Lanka Government had allocated over Rs. 9 Bn to address the Police Service Salary Anomaly for 2016 & 2017 RATING ORGIN Press Briefing concluded by […]
“Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves increased to US $ 5 Bn from January 2015 – April 2016” – Rating: ‘False and Incorrect’
20th April 2017, FactCheck Sri Lanka CLAIM Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves increased to US $ 5 Bn from January 2015 to April 2016. RATING ORGIN Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data within just […]
Sri Lanka Government Expect to raise over 22% Tax Revenue from VAT from 2017 to 2019 – Result ‘True and Correct’
As of 9th April 2017, FactCheck Sri Lanka verified the Budget Estimates Volumes published by the Ministry of Finance which highlights that the total revenue collection estimated as Taxes for the period of 2016-2019 […]
5,000 Fake Doctors in Sri Lanka
“A survey conducted in five provinces of the country has revealed that over 5,000 fake doctors are currently in operation. Media Spokesman of the Government Medical Officers Association, Dr. Naveen De Zoysa […]
Google has stepped up its fight against “fake news” with FactCheck
Now when people search Google or News for certain questions or claims, some results will display a “Fact Check” tag to help users better find true information. The Fact Check includes more […]
“Members of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka can register as Company Secretaries” – Result ‘True and Correct’
As of 3rd April 2017, FactCheck Sri Lanka verified a Press Briefing concluded by the the Cabinet of Sri Lanka’s Government; where a decision was taken on 21st March 2017 that highlighted; as […]
