Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has revoked the state of emergency which was declared on April 1, amid widespread protests following the nation's economic crisis. In a gazette notification, Mr Rajapaksa said the emergency rule ordinance would stand revoked from midnight last night.<br />''<br />''The entire cabinet has resigned and the ruling party lost its majority in Parliament. In another setback, Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ali Sabry resigned yesterday a day after his appointment and ahead of crucial talks scheduled with the International Monetary Fund for a loan programme.<br />''<br />''On Monday, Mr Rajapaksa dissolved his cabinet and sought to form a unity government.<br />''<br />''UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has urged Sri Lankan authorities to find a solution to the country's economic and political challenges. <br />