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CID probes COVID-19 fake news on social media

editorMay 28, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Criminal Investigations Department has launched investigations into 400 cases pertaining to the spread of misinformation via social media, related to

Health Ministry clarifies fake news on Influenza

editorJan 9, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Referring to the fake news items about influenza, circulating on social media, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the relevant statements

Egypt sets up hotline to combat ‘fake news’

editorMar 13, 20180

UTV | COLOMBO – Egypt’s judiciary announced Monday it has set up a hotline to gather complaints of “fake” news in the traditional or