HomeNewsSpecial Commodity Levy on Dates Reduced Special Commodity Levy on Dates Reduced News FacebookXWhatsApp January 28, 2025 12:09 A Gazette notification has announced a significant reduction in the Special Commodity Levy on dates, lowering it from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1 per kilogram. This revised levy will remain in effect until 31 March 2025. Latest articles News Another university shuts down over dengue outbreak The University of Moratuwa has been temporarily closed after a number of students contracted... July 7, 2026 News “Asoka Ranwala destroyed Gotabaya’s organic fertiliser project” – Prasad Siriwardana Prasad Siriwardana, a Member of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, claimed that the... July 7, 2026 News Another Inmate Dies Following Negombo Prison Clash; Death Toll Rises to 27 Another inmate who had been receiving treatment in hospital after being injured in the... July 7, 2026 News “I Must Take Responsibility for the Negombo Prison Incident” – Justice Minister Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said he accepted full responsibility for the violent clash at... July 6, 2026 More like this News Another university shuts down over dengue outbreak The University of Moratuwa has been temporarily closed after a number of students contracted... July 7, 2026 News “Asoka Ranwala destroyed Gotabaya’s organic fertiliser project” – Prasad Siriwardana Prasad Siriwardana, a Member of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, claimed that the... July 7, 2026 News Another Inmate Dies Following Negombo Prison Clash; Death Toll Rises to 27 Another inmate who had been receiving treatment in hospital after being injured in the... July 7, 2026