455 wild elephants killed in 2025, up from 388: Parliament told
Wild elephant deaths in Sri Lanka rose to 455 in 2025 from 388 in 2024, and 160 people were killed by elephants,…
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Namal Rajapaksa alleges Minister supplied guns used on elephants
Wildlife chief says Sri Lanka's elephant density is about 10 times India's, as Namal Rajapaksa alleges in Parliament that the Environment Minister…
Kavantissa shooting: families say innocent men held, Minister cites probe
Families of suspects held over the shooting of tusker Kavantissa deny involvement, as the Environment Minister told Parliament the elephant died of…
Kawantissa shooting: five more arrests as Minister confirms gunshot death
Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi told Parliament tusker Kawantissa died of gunshot injuries, as five more suspects were arrested over the shooting.
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara blocks Facebook comments after backlash
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has restricted comments on his Facebook account after criticism of posts defending Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi.