53 Elephants killed in train collisions between 2020 & 2024 – COPA
2025-05-16
A total of 53 elephants have died and 17 have been injured in train collisions in Sri Lanka from 2020Continue Reading
Injured tusker located after 7 days
2025-03-14
An elephant that suffered a broken tusk after being hit by a lorry on the Habarana-Maradankadawala road recently was foundContinue Reading
Surveillance cameras in 2 weeks to curb elephant-train collisions
2025-03-10
Necessary measures, including the installation of surveillance camera systems, will be taken to prevent elephant-train collisions, Deputy Minister of EnvironmentContinue Reading
Train-elephant collisions : AI solution to be introduced
2025-03-03
The Ministry of Environment says steps are being taken to install a new device created using Artificial Intelligence by theContinue Reading
New train schedule from Railway to avoid elephant-train collisions
2025-03-03
Sri Lanka Railways has amended the train schedule along the Batticaloa line starting from Friday (07 Mar), to prevent elephant-trainContinue Reading
WATCH : Wild elephant cleverly breaks Electric Fence
2025-02-26
A wild elephant has been caught on video cleverly breaking an electric fence to crossover into the other side inContinue Reading
New device to prevent elephant-train collisions
2025-02-25
The Faculty of Engineering of Peradeniya University has produced a special device as a solution to the incidents of train-elephantContinue Reading
Elephant collisions need scientific solutions : Engine drivers
2025-02-24
Sri Lanka Railways Engine Drivers’ Union has condemned the accusations levelled against train engine drivers regarding incidents of deaths ofContinue Reading
Tragic Collision: Six Elephants Killed by Train in Sri Lanka
2025-02-20
Six elephants have died after being hit by the Meena Gaya train between Gal Oya and Minneriya, causing the trainContinue Reading
Railway Crossing Closed : Jumbo Traffic Only (Video)
2025-02-18
Motorists were in for a surprise at a railway crossing in Sri Lanka after a wild elephant was seen walkingContinue Reading
50 elephants dead in 2024 due to illegal power lines : CEB
2024-12-23
At least 50 elephants have died in 2024 as a result of illegal power lines connected to fences, the CeylonContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Tusker death : Main suspect remanded
2024-12-02
The manager of the Kekirawa branch of a prominent insurance company has been arrested and remanded over the recent deathContinue Reading
Famous Sri Lankan Tusker dies of electrocution (Video)
2024-11-28
Renowned Sri Lankan Tusker ‘Deegadanthu 1’ is reported to have died due to electrocution. It is reported that the tuskerContinue Reading
Fuel train derails after colliding with elephants
2024-10-18
A fuel train derailed between the Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding with a herd of wild elephantsContinue Reading
Bakamuna elephant death : Three cops suspended from service
2024-08-19
Three Police officers involved in the death of a wild elephant in the Bakamuna area have been suspended from service,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan elephant herd captured swimming across reservoir
2024-01-31
Video footage of a herd of Sri Lankan elephants swimming across a reservoir has been featured on BBC World Service.Continue Reading
Philippines to ask Sri Lanka for new elephant after Mali’s death
2023-11-30
The Manila City government will ask the Sri Lankan government for a new elephant following the death of Mali, theContinue Reading
World’s saddest elephant Sri Lanka-born Mali dies in Manila
2023-11-30
Mali, known on the internet for being the ‘world’s saddest elephant,’ has died. The elephant was famous online after herContinue Reading