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 Minister suspects external hand behind Mahara Prison unrest Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says he suspects there may have been an organised external... August 3, 2026 News Landslide warnings issued in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) on Sunday issued Level 1 and Level... August 3, 2026 News Flood risk along Mahaweli River over next 24 hours Sri Lanka’s Department of Irrigation on Monday warned of a risk of flooding in... August 3, 2026 News Probe Launched into Mahara Prison Unrest as Extensive Damage Reported The Department of Prisons has announced an immediate investigation into the unrest that erupted... August 2, 2026 More like this News Minister suspects external hand behind Mahara Prison unrest Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says he suspects there may have been an organised external... August 3, 2026 News Landslide warnings issued in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) on Sunday issued Level 1 and Level... August 3, 2026 News Flood risk along Mahaweli River over next 24 hours Sri Lanka’s Department of Irrigation on Monday warned of a risk of flooding in... August 3, 2026