Colombo (News1st) –

Your Monday Morning Brief

1. Sri Lanka marked the 10th anniversary of the end of civil conflict on Sunday (May 19)
2. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa reiterates that no war crimes were committed during the last phase of the war
3. 500 individuals arrested for violating excise rules during Wesak
4. Parliament staffer arrested in Kurunegala over alleged links to the NTJ.
5. Security forces have confirmed that 95% of the terrorist organisation involved in the terror attacks has been destroyed –  Speaker Karu Jayasuriya
6. A series of cyber attacks were launched against a number of Sri Lankan (.lk and .com) websites on Sunday (May 19).
7.  Deputy leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Madhumadawa Aravinda fails to appear before Minuwangoda Police after being notified.
8. Sabaragamuwa University to reopen on May 21st (Tuesday)
9. Counter-Terrorism bill should not be taken forward: Minister Sajith Premadasa
10. According to exit polls, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to win the general election.

• Economic growth has accelerated to 3.5% – Min. Mangala Samaraweera
• Millions for luxury cars for ministers; but poor estate workers keep waiting for a mere Rs 50 allowance
• Fatal accident in Welikanda claims 5 lives
• Overruling his experts, Pompeo keeps Saudis off U.S. child soldiers list
• Evidence suggests Saudi Crown Prince liable for Khashoggi murder: U.N. expert