Tax on imported sugar, potatoes revised

The special commodity levy imposed on imported sugar has been increased by Rs 12 per kilogram while the levy on potatoes has been increased by Rs 10 per kilogram, the Finance Ministry said. MORE..

September 9, 2015  01:46 pm|

Govt rebuts ex-President’s allegations on ethanol licences

The Ministry of Finance today rejected the allegation made by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa that the government in 100 days has issued 28 ethanol licences. MORE..

July 9, 2015  03:03 pm|

Special commodity levy on potatoes, big onions slashed

The Ministry of Finance announced that the special commodity levy imposed on imported Potatoes and Big onions has been reduced with effect from midnight today (05). MORE..

June 5, 2015  06:59 pm|