Cigarette price to increase up to Rs. 55

23 October 2016 02:58 pm - 13 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The price of a cigarette is expected to be increased up to Rs.55 with the enactment of the 15 per cent VAT, according to the Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne. Recently the price of a cigarette was increased by Rs.7.

At a meeting held at the ministry, he pointed out that although the cigarette price was increased up to Rs.42, the use of other related products (cigar) has not been increased. Use of these products also should be reduced but, the harm caused by cigarettes is higher than them.

Minister further added that there is no need to use cigars when the cigarette price is increased.

Minister also proposed to the government to increase the taxes on tobacco and thereby remove all the VAT taxes on health service.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 13

dim Sunday, 23 October 2016 03:05 PM

good move via DM Android App

zee Sunday, 23 October 2016 04:20 PM

why only cigarette bring in laws to curb alcohol...the root to all evil...

Arnold Sunday, 23 October 2016 04:56 PM

Sri Lanka is probably the only country in the world which taxes those who relieve the government of it's burdens. For example, those who send their children to private schools and universities and those who go to private hospitals save massive amounts of money for the government and they should be given tax credits. YAHAPALANAYA OVER TO YOU!!

thomas Sunday, 23 October 2016 08:32 PM

sooner than later people will start growing their own tobacco from seeds at home and which is very easy; type in google "how to grow your own tobacco"

Premalal Sunday, 23 October 2016 10:48 PM

Another lucrative smuggling opportunity for politicians.

Mr Perfect Monday, 24 October 2016 12:25 PM

The politicians can cover their nakedness by implementing such things. Why not bring a law which says any person caught misusing public property or money will receive the death penalty. Do these guys thinks they can fool all the public all the time.

Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 24 October 2016 12:53 PM

Except Politicians Ruling/Opposition this rule could be applicable. They all go for imported stuff.

German Jacob Monday, 24 October 2016 12:55 PM

Well done MS, Rajitha

J Palitha Monday, 24 October 2016 12:57 PM

Mahinda and his guys gets imported cigarettes - free of charge (smuggling stuff)

Kadupol_jothywansa Monday, 24 October 2016 12:59 PM

Why not 1/2 bottle Gal Arrack for Rs. 100/=

Bubble Banda Monday, 24 October 2016 01:01 PM

Beedi and Cigar prices are not increased? Please don't do that as our Joint Opposition gentlemen are smoking Beedi and black cigars.

Ash Monday, 24 October 2016 02:23 PM

legalize marijuana and then tax it to get more revenue for the government plus job creation in hemp industry via DM Android App

kaboos Monday, 24 October 2016 03:41 PM

The addicts will continue to smoke in spite of drastic increase.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Cigarette price to increase up to Rs. 55

Comments - 13

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Sri Lanka’s Rupee leads emerging markets in 1st quarter of 2024

Suspicious death of 23-year-old woman at hotel sparks concerns

No decision to declare April 15 as public holiday

Sri Lanka defaults on USD 6 billion payment despite rising reserves: Patali

Corporal from Air Force Rugby pool killed in police shootout

23 year old youth ends up having his testicles removed

MIRROR CRICKET

TODAY'S HEADLINES