The Postal Department has taken steps to revise postal charges effective from today (09). Accordingly, the department has increased the minimum postal rate to Rs. 70, stating that these new prices come into effect starting today.

This was announced in a statement issued under the signature of the Postmaster General, Mr. S.R.W.M.R. Sathkumara. Additionally, the basic weight category for standard and business letters has been revised from 20g to 30g, while the maximum weight for a leaflet or a set of leaflets has been adjusted from 100g to 120g.