First anniversary of militarily defeating the LTTE

TELRADIO: MAY 18; The country is marking the  first anniversary of  militarily defeating the Liberation  Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),  despite the main ceremonies  to mark the event being called off due to adverse weather conditions.

 Religious ceremonies are among the events being  held in various parts of the country to remember those who perished in  the war  while security personnel killed in the conflict  also are being remember by their family members as well as by their  respective units.
  But, whether the event is marked with a major  ceremony or not the people have been enjoying the freedom of movement,  with relaxed security arrangements and fewer check points during the year.
 For people in the north too they have been  enjoying the benefits of the end of the war,  though they  are yet to be allowed free access into all areas previously occupied by  civilians.  Certain security restrictions along with the  mine clearing process has delayed the process.
 The international campaign to probe the events  during the final stages of the war has been there since the military  campaign ended, and the government partially responding to these calls  on Monday appointed a Commission to make recommendations on preventing  another conflict while probing the past.
 A year after the war has ended people are looking forward to rise up after three decade old war.