HomeNewsSpecial Commodity Levy on Dates Reduced Special Commodity Levy on Dates Reduced Special Commodity Levy on Dates Reduced News FacebookTwitterWhatsApp January 28, 2025 FacebookTwitterWhatsApp FacebookTwitterWhatsApp FacebookTwitterWhatsApp 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 Airbus scandal: Ex-SriLankan CEO alleges Rs 60m payout to Mahinda The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s... March 19, 2026 News 63% of children suffer tooth decay; 50% of adults face gum disease A significant proportion of Sri Lankans, particularly children and older adults, are affected by... March 19, 2026 News US Special Envoy to visit Sri Lanka, Maldives for high-level talks U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will visit Sri Lanka... March 19, 2026 News Opposition to table no-confidence motion against Power Minister Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Power Minister over substandard coal imports The Opposition has taken... March 19, 2026 More like this News Airbus scandal: Ex-SriLankan CEO alleges Rs 60m payout to Mahinda The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s... March 19, 2026 News 63% of children suffer tooth decay; 50% of adults face gum disease A significant proportion of Sri Lankans, particularly children and older adults, are affected by... March 19, 2026 News US Special Envoy to visit Sri Lanka, Maldives for high-level talks U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will visit Sri Lanka... March 19, 2026