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Mandatory COVID vaccinations finds low support in African continent: Study

WorldA COVID-19 campaign in Johannesburg, South AfricaTags: Print EditionCOVID-19coronavirusSOUTH AFRICA: Less than half of the African continent is amenable to mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19, according to a study by a group of…

EV vs. PHEV

BusinessTags: Print EditionAll-electric vehicles (EVs), also referred to as battery electric vehicles, have an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine.Because it runs on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a…

Ajith Akram of Natpiddimunai Hero Youth Club wins Gold medal

Sports(Text and Pictures by:I.L.M.RIZANAddalaichenai Central Correspondent)M.J. Ajith Akram of Natpiddimunai Hero Youth Club who won the 10,000 metres race for men over 20 years receives a certificateTags: Print EditionM.J. Ajith Akram…

Over 100 dead as tornadoes wreak havoc in 6 U.S. states

WorldA lethal evening of tornadoes ripping by the US Midwest and south has leveled homes, with over 100 individuals feared dead. Here, tornadoes which hit the State of Kentucky.Tags: Print EditionUS: Dozens of devastating tornadoes…

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

BusinessTags: Print EditionA budget electric vehicle (EV) selling in China for $4,500 (£3,200) is now outselling Tesla's more upmarket cars. The compact car is proving a big hit for state-owned SAIC Motor, China's top automaker. The…

Foreign fishing vessel with stock of narcotics seized

LocalTags: Sri LankaA special operation mounted by the Navy in international waters led to intercept a foreign fishing vessel carrying a large consignment of narcotics, with 06 suspects aboard. After several days of continuous…

Booster shots give up to 75 percent protection from mild Omicron

WorldTags: COVID19coronavirusSri LankaBooster DoseOmicron VariantOmicronBooster COVID-19 vaccine shots give an estimated 70 percent to 75 percent protection against mild disease from the new Omicron variant, according to the United…

Eight-hour water cut tomorrow

LocalTags: Sri LankaWater CutThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that an eight-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas tomorrow from 8am till 5pm. Accordingly, water supply to Diyagaha, Kekunadura, Weherahena,…

Leader of Bohra community meets President

LocalTags: Sri LankaA meeting between the leader of the Bohra community, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa took place at the President's private residence in Mirihana this morning (11).…