This is an article about elderly Sri Lankans and the decline of newspapers. It discusses the economic crisis and how it has affected the newspaper industry. As a result, many newspapers have folded or reduced publication. This has left many elderly Sri Lankans without a source of news and connection to their community. They are also struggling to adjust to getting their news online.
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