Colombo (LNW): Justice, Prisons Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has announced that the delayed reports from the Department of Government Analyst will be provided within the next six months.
The Minister attributed the delay to challenges in importing the necessary chemicals for tests, stemming from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the prevailing economic crisis.
Highlighting the increased cost of conducting a test, the Minister noted that it now amounts to approximately Rs.20,000, reflecting a significant rise in chemical prices following the pandemic.
Assuring a proactive approach to address the delays, Rajapakshe stated that a dedicated programme has been initiated to complete the pending tests within the next six months, with a commitment to finalise the tests within the respective months they are due.
