Elephant reportedly shot dead in Kahatagasdigiliya, tusk removed
An elephant was reportedly shot dead in a Kahatagasdigiliya forest reserve in Anuradhapura, with a tusk removed, as Sajith Premadasa demands action.
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Army and vets fight to save collapsed wild elephant in Ampara
Wildlife officials, veterinarians, the Army and Police are treating a collapsed wild elephant at Sammanthurai in Ampara, the Ministry of Environment said.
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,…
Kawanthissa’s death: expert committee holds first meeting
The presidential expert committee probing the death of the tusker Kawanthissa met for the first time in Colombo as the Opposition sought…
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…
Wildlife Department to seek post-mortem into tusker Kavantissa death
The Department of Wildlife Conservation will seek a court order on Saturday for a post-mortem into the death of the tusker Kavantissa.
Kavantissa’s death: Wildlife DG defends protection of tusker
Wildlife Conservation Director General Ranjan Marasinghe rejected claims of failure after the tusker Kavantissa died following a reported gunshot injury.
Wildlife officers remove illegal traps in Galgamuwa
Nearly 60 officers cleared traps and explosive devices from three Grama Niladhari divisions in Galgamuwa, Kurunegala, and arrested several suspects.
Court of Appeal orders plan to stop elephant train deaths
The Court of Appeal has directed wildlife and railway officials to act to prevent wild elephant deaths in train collisions, ruling on…