
The Immigration and Emigration Department has now begun 24-hour operations to address delays in passport issuance.
The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs announced that this initiative took effect last night.
Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that the department aims to issue 4,000 passports daily under this new system.
To support the extended hours, a night bus service from Colombo Fort to Battaramulla will also be launched today.