The Consumer Affairs Authority has raided a stock of 400 tons of substandard steel, following several days of investigations, reports say.

Upon learning that the stock was to be transported at night from a manufacturing facility in Kahathuduwa to a warehouse in Negombo, the CAA had raided the warehouse on June 06, seizing the stock.

According to the gazette notification issued on Jan. 25, 2008, the SLS standard logo is mandatory for all steel bars and wires, including ribbed and plain steel bars used for concrete reinforcement. 

The CAA says that the law will be strictly enforced against businessmen who violate these standards and distort fair competition.

The Sri Lankan football team secured a thrilling 3-1 victory against Chinese Taipei in the third round of the Asian Cup Qualifiers held today (10) at the Colombo Racecourse.

Despite being ranked 200th in the FIFA rankings, Sri Lanka overcame the odds by defeating the higher-ranked Chinese Taipei side, currently placed at 166th.

The victory injects fresh hope into Sri Lanka’s football aspirations as they continue their campaign in the Asian Cup Qualifiers.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake left the country earlier tonight (June 10) from Bandaranaike International Airport on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.

The visit, scheduled from June 11 to 13, 2025, is being carried out at the invitation of German President Mr, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

During the visit, President Disanayake is expected to hold bilateral discussions with the President of Germany, the Chancellor, key Federal Ministers and other senior government leaders. These discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation between the two countries, particularly in priority areas such as trade, the digital economy, investment and vocational training opportunities.

President Disanayake will Chair a Business Forum, organised by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where he will highlight Sri Lanka’s on-going economic transformation, emerging investment opportunities, growth potential and prospects for expanding bilateral trade relations.

In addition, the President is scheduled to meet with representatives from Germany’s Tourism and Travel Industry Associations as well as members of the Sri Lankan community residing in Germany.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, along with a delegation of senior government officials.

(President’s Media Division)