Milk, cheese, ice cream, yoghurt, chocolates, biscuits, candy and even cereals for babies are all under scrutiny, as fear and concern spread across the world that these products may have been spiked with melamine, following several Chinese companies becoming embroiled in a milk-tainting scandal.
As many countries including those closer home such as India and Singapore reacted quickly, banning certain imports, Sri Lanka was keeping a close eye on the situation.
Four years down the line, the disappearance of Sri Lanka’s one and only National Handball Team (SLNHT) in Bavaria has become the stuff of legend. Amazingly, those 23 men had no training and knew virtually nothing about handball. Despite this, they were audacious enough to postpone their escape and actually take part in three games held by the Asian-German Sports Exchange Programme before vanishing.