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 Keeping boys in school a major challenge: PM Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr Harini Amarasuriya has called for an examination... November 2, 2026 News Another tusker shot dead in Anuradhapura Another tusker has reportedly been shot dead in a forest reserve in Kahatagasdigiliya, Anuradhapura,... November 2, 2026 News Woman arrested over child assault video circulated online A woman was arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a child after... November 2, 2026 News Nearly 12,000 children arrested under ‘Ratama Ekata’ drug eradication operation A total of 11,970 children have been arrested during raids under the nationwide Ratama... November 2, 2026 More like this News Keeping boys in school a major challenge: PM Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr Harini Amarasuriya has called for an examination... November 2, 2026 News Another tusker shot dead in Anuradhapura Another tusker has reportedly been shot dead in a forest reserve in Kahatagasdigiliya, Anuradhapura,... November 2, 2026 News Woman arrested over child assault video circulated online A woman was arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a child after... November 2, 2026