Monthly Archives: May 2024
Fact Check: Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane Apologised To KMG Chair Sirohiya? No, Viral Video Is Old
ClaimHome Minister Rabi Lamichhane apologised to KMG Chair Sirohiya.FactNo, old video of a press meet organised by Rabi Lamichhane shared as recent.
A video allegedly showing Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane apoligising to Kantipur Media Group (KMG) Chairman Kailash Sirohiya after the...
Fact Check: Viral Video Falsely Claims Veteran Cine Artist Laxmi Giri Killed In Road Accident
ClaimNepali cine artist Laxmi Giri was killed in a road accident at Kalanki.FactNo, artist Giri is alive and the viral video is false.
A video claiming that veteran Nepali cine artist Laxmi Giri has passed away is going viral on TikTok.
Giri is a senior Nepali...
Fact Check: Viral Video Falsely Claims US Embassy Has Granted Visa To Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane
ClaimSandeep Lamichhane ready to fly to the US after the US Embassy granted visa to him.FactNo, the US Embassy has not granted a visa to Lamichhane as of May 27.
At a time when Nepali cricket fans have been let down by the news of...
Fact Check: Did Nepal Police Issue Arrest Warrant Against Nepali Congress MP Arzu Rana? No, Viral Video Is Misleading
ClaimArrest warrant issued against Nepali Congress MP Arzu Rana Deuba in Bhutanese refugee scam.FactNo, Nepal police has not issued an arrest warrant against Arzu Rana. The claim is false.
A video claiming that Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has overturned the Bhutanese Refugee scam case and...
Fact Check: Viral Video Falsely Claims Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi Survived Helicopter Crash
ClaimIran’s President Ebrahim Raisi survived the helicopter crash and is on his way to Tabriz.FactIran’s president died in a helicopter crash on May 20 and thousands of Iranians have gathered in Tabriz to mourn his death.
A video claiming that Iran’s President survived the helicopter...
Fact Check: Is Nepal Government Preparing To Release Rs 100 Banknotes Featuring Balen Shah? No, Viral Video Is Edited
ClaimNepal government preparing to launch new Rs 100 denomination banknotes featuring Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah.FactNo, Nepal government decided to print a new map including Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura on its northwestern frontier.
A video claiming that the Nepal government is all set to issue 100-rupee...
Fact Check: Old Video Of Ram Kumari Jhakri Being Arrested Shared As Recent
ClaimCPN (Unified Socialist) leader Ram Kumari Jhakri is arrested from her residence.FactViral video shows a 2021 clip of Jhakri being arrested.
A video claiming that CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Ram Kumari Jhakri has been arrested from her house is going viral on TikTok. The video...
Fact Check: Home Minister Rabi Vowed To Induct Sandeep Lamichhane In Nepal’s T20 WC Squad? No, Viral Claim Is Misleading
ClaimHome Minister Rabi Lamichhane promised to ensure Sandeep Lamichhane will play T20 World Cup.FactViral video shows Lamichhane addressing the event organised to bid farewell to Nepal national cricket team for 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup.
A video claiming that Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister...
Fact Check: Old Video Of Rastriya Prajatantra Party MP Gyanendra Shahi Being Pelted With Mobile Phone Shared As Recent
ClaimStone hurled at Rastriya Prajatantra Party MP Gyanendra Shahi in his home district JumlaFact2022 video of Gyanendra Shahi being pelted with mobile phone shared as recent
A 43-second long video claiming to show Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader and member of parliament (MP) Gyanendra Shahi...
Fact Check: Kathmandu Mayor Balen Questioned KMG Chairman Sirohiya’s Citizenship Certificate? No, Viral Video Is False
ClaimKathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah wrote in X (formerly Twitter), questioning why the citizenship of KMG Chairman Kailash Sirohiya doesn’t have his father’s details.FactNo, viral video carries a screen grab from a parody X handle resembling KMC Mayor Shah.
A viral video carrying a purported X...
