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Denmark to ban social media for children under 15

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The Danish government has reached an agreement to implement a minimum age requirement of 15 years old on certain social media platforms, it announced on Friday. The move follows P... Read More


Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed over government shutdown cut

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- More than 5,000 US flights were cancelled or delayed on Friday, in the first day of new mandates forcing airlines to reduce air traffic during the government shutdown. The new rul... Read More


Attention Night Owls: How staying up late can impact mental health

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- A new study from Stanford University reveals that going to bed late may increase the risk of depression and anxiety, regardless of whether someone identifies as a "night owl" or "e... Read More


Obituaries

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Obituaries Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka.... Read More


Cartoon of the day

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Cartoon of the day Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka.... Read More


Dual milestone

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa, is one of Sri Lanka's most prestigious schools, renowned for its proud tradition of cadetting. The College's 150th anniversary and the 125th anni... Read More


A shift in the education model

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The school system is to shift to a new education model which will be a learning centred one, according to Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa. He added that this would mar... Read More


China's latest aircraft carrier enters service to extend reach into high seas

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier officially entered service this week, signalling a new era in Chinese military expansion after a ceremony overseen by the country'... Read More


41-year-old shot dead in Kotahena

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- A 41-year-old man who was injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area, Colombo, has died, according to police. The shooting occurred last night on 16th Lane, Kotahena. Po... Read More


Two French cable ships to be built in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The Embassy of France in Colombo has announced plans for two French cable ships to be built in Sri Lanka for the benefit of global connectivity. Colombo Dockyard PLC has been sele... Read More