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 Government plans to raise PAYE tax threshold in 2027 Budget, President says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Government plans to raise the Pay As You... November 8, 2026 News Seven students arrested after video shows throwing stones at wild elephant Ududumbara Police arrested seven school students on the afternoon of 6 November after a... November 8, 2026 News A’pura doctor rape case suspect rearrested over alleged indecent conduct The Kekirawa Magistrate’s Court ordered a man arrested over an alleged break-in at a... November 8, 2026 News President promises public consultation on controversial terrorism and organised crime bills President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Saturday (7 November) that the Government would consult... November 8, 2026 More like this News Government plans to raise PAYE tax threshold in 2027 Budget, President says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Government plans to raise the Pay As You... November 8, 2026 News Seven students arrested after video shows throwing stones at wild elephant Ududumbara Police arrested seven school students on the afternoon of 6 November after a... November 8, 2026 News A’pura doctor rape case suspect rearrested over alleged indecent conduct The Kekirawa Magistrate’s Court ordered a man arrested over an alleged break-in at a... November 8, 2026