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 Rs. 9 million left of Rs. 25 million fine in extortion case – Prasanna seeks more time to pay The Colombo High Court granted former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga more time to pay the... November 5, 2026 News Gampaha Wickramarachchi University Clarifies Viral Video, Denies Ragging Allegations The administration of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine has issued a clarification... November 5, 2026 News Lung Cancer Cases in Sri Lanka Increase by 50% Over a Decade The National Cancer Control Programme has reported a rising trend in lung cancer cases... November 5, 2026 News Petrol and diesel still sold below cost despite November price increases: Verité Research The gap between the retail price of auto diesel and its cost-recovery formula price... November 5, 2026 More like this News Rs. 9 million left of Rs. 25 million fine in extortion case – Prasanna seeks more time to pay The Colombo High Court granted former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga more time to pay the... November 5, 2026 News Gampaha Wickramarachchi University Clarifies Viral Video, Denies Ragging Allegations The administration of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine has issued a clarification... November 5, 2026 News Lung Cancer Cases in Sri Lanka Increase by 50% Over a Decade The National Cancer Control Programme has reported a rising trend in lung cancer cases... November 5, 2026