Iranian ship rescue: Commended for rescue, confronted by past violations 🚢 Swipe 👉 to see how Sunday Mawbima and Sunday Thinakkural commented on the rescue of the Iranian crew

Fuel prices increased again on 21 March ⛽️ Swipe 👉 to see how Sinhala prime-time news broadcasts featured public views on the recent fuel price increase in their headlines

The Iranian Ambassador's statement at a special media briefing on March 23 Swipe 👉to see how selected Sinhala news broadcasts presented the statement

Sometimes a harmless video can help spread a misleading story. Swipe through to see why it is worth pausing and verifying before sharing 🔍

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Every day claims on issues of public interest are made, shared, and amplified. Factcheck.lk tracks a select sample of Sri Lankan media across Sinhala, Tamil, and English to identify and fact-check statements of public interest made by high-level decision-makers.

Did you get fooled on April Fools' Day? Here is a trick not to get fooled the next time you get a message of unknown origin Always: 🔴Stop 🟡Trace 🟢Check If you can’t stop, trace, and check — don’t share! Check veriteresearch.org/trace-it-engli… for more information.

False information spreads quickly. Verified information takes work. On International Fact-checking Day, let us recognise why that work matters. Verified information supports better decisions, stronger accountability, and healthier public conversation.

This International Fact-checking Day, we remind you of one simple rule for navigating information: always trace it back to the original source. If you can’t #Trace-it, don’t trust it. #InternationalFactcheckingDay

Reporting on death by suicide carries ethical responsibility. Including helpline information can help connect people at risk with support. Swipe 👉 to see how some Sri Lankan news websites reported a recent story.

Substandard coal procurement and opposition calls for the Energy Minister's resignation. Swipe 👉 to see how selected prime-time Sinhala news broadcasts featured this issue on 08 April 2026.

As AI becomes more embedded in journalism, clear ethical principles are essential to guide its use. Swipe 👉 to explore three principles for using AI responsibly in news reporting.

A recent newspaper report on a death by suicide offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of reporting suicide ethically. Swipe 👉 to explore the ethical concerns this report raises and the potential impact such coverage may have.

Have you come across reporting that describes women in certain professions as outside of the norm? Such framing can reinforce negative stereotypes and shift attention away from skills, expertise, and achievements. Let's keep the focus on expertise.

In interviews, women are often asked about marriage, childcare or balancing roles, even when not relevant. This can shift focus away from their professional credibility. A useful check: would the same question be asked of a man in the same role? If not, reconsider the question.

LGBTQIA+ identity is often highlighted in stories about harm but rarely in positive or everyday contexts. Over time, this selective visibility can create a misleading association between identity and negative events. Where identity is relevant, report it accurately, with context.

Describing women through appearance changes how news is understood. It shifts attention away from the facts and can lead audiences to assess women against a perceived standard of attractiveness. Look closely: would you choose Report A or Report B?

As seen in report A, terms that imply shame or impurity can stigmatise the survivor and distract from the perpetrator’s actions. Ethical journalism calls for a survivor-centred approach that clearly and accurately describes the offence, without reinforcing shame.