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 Veteran politician Mahinda Wijesekara passes away at 83 Former Cabinet Minister and prominent Southern politician Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away this morning... April 2, 2026 News “No corruption in coal procurement; quality below standard” – Suriyaarachchi The National People’s Power (NPP) Government has not engaged in any form of fraud... April 2, 2026 News GMOA launches fresh nationwide strike today The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch another islandwide one-day token... April 2, 2026 International News War ‘necessary for safety’: Trump says Iran conflict nearing conclusion US President Donald Trump today framed his war with Iran as just the latest... April 2, 2026 More like this News Veteran politician Mahinda Wijesekara passes away at 83 Former Cabinet Minister and prominent Southern politician Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away this morning... April 2, 2026 News “No corruption in coal procurement; quality below standard” – Suriyaarachchi The National People’s Power (NPP) Government has not engaged in any form of fraud... April 2, 2026 News GMOA launches fresh nationwide strike today The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch another islandwide one-day token... April 2, 2026