A shop in Colombo 03 was fined Rs. 10,000 today by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court for illegally selling ceiling fans without importer details or supplier invoices.

According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the shop had committed two major violations. 

Ceiling fans were displayed for sale without labelling the country of origin or the importer’s name and address. In addition, the goods were kept for sale without receipts or invoices from suppliers, breaching consumer protection directives.

The CAA emphasized that consumers have the right to know the source of imported electrical appliances and to receive proper documentation. 

The authority urged the public to remain vigilant when purchasing such products, advising them to check whether importer details and the country of origin are clearly mentioned, and to always request a bill or receipt.

Consumers were further encouraged to report illegal traders concealing information or selling goods without accountability. Complaints can be lodged via the CAA hotline 1977. (Newswire/ AI image)

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A 14-year-old school student is reported to have died after sustaining injuries from a ceiling fan at the Pussellawa Hindu National School yesterday (Oct 04). 

The Police stated that the student had died while receiving treatment at the Gampola Hospital. 

The deceased has been identified as a 14-year-old resident of Delta South Division in the Pupuressa area.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the incident had occurred following the conclusion of a school function last afternoon.

The student is reported to have injured his head by a ceiling fan after he had climbed onto a chair placed on a table while playing with a group of fellow students. 

The postmortem examination into the death will be conducted today, while the Gampola Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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