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 41 fishermen arrested, 82 fishing vessels seized abroad since 2020 A total of 41 Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested and 82 fishing vessels seized... October 25, 2026 News Nearly 20 under investigation over attempts to incite ethnic and religious tensions online The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and intelligence agencies have launched investigations into nearly 20... October 25, 2026 News Army units deployed to protect 13 vulnerable tuskers Army units have been deployed to protect 13 tuskers living near villages, Environment Minister... October 25, 2026 News ‘Although I am imprisoned, my thoughts remain free’ – Namal writes to the public SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said he was willing to remain in prison for 500... October 24, 2026 More like this News 41 fishermen arrested, 82 fishing vessels seized abroad since 2020 A total of 41 Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested and 82 fishing vessels seized... October 25, 2026 News Nearly 20 under investigation over attempts to incite ethnic and religious tensions online The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and intelligence agencies have launched investigations into nearly 20... October 25, 2026 News Army units deployed to protect 13 vulnerable tuskers Army units have been deployed to protect 13 tuskers living near villages, Environment Minister... October 25, 2026