Woman killed, 15 injured in van–elephant collision
2026-06-01
A 54‑year‑old woman was killed and 15 others injured when a van travelling from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiya collided with aContinue Reading
Watch : Train-elephant collision prevented near Habarana
2026-05-28
A major accident was narrowly avoided when a train driver and a wildlife officer acted swiftly to prevent a collisionContinue Reading
Elephant found dead in cultivation well in Medawachchiya
2026-05-28
Wildlife officials have reported the discovery of a dead elephant in a cultivation well at Kikilige Wewa, in Lunupahichchawa villageContinue Reading
Probe launched after elephant set on fire dies in Mihintale
2025-12-17
Investigations have been launched by officials of the Anuradhapura Range regarding a video showing a man setting fire to anContinue Reading
Premadasa calls for punishment over Mihintale elephant killing
2025-12-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says all those involved in killing the elephant at Seeppukulama in Mihintale must be punished withoutContinue Reading
Watch : Wild elephant on Southern Expressway
2025-11-19
A wild elephant was reported on the Southern Expressway close to an exit point recently. Video footage shows the elephantContinue Reading
Activists petition SC over elephant deaths in Meenagaya train collission
2025-10-30
A group of environmental activists has filed a fundamental rights petition with the Supreme Court, requesting legal action against theContinue Reading
Thai Govt moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka
2025-10-24
The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka next week (28) to bring back two elephants thatContinue Reading
Panic in Samanthurai as wild elephant enters town (Video)
2025-09-15
A tense situation was reported in Samanthurai recently after a wild elephant ventured into the busy town. People were seenContinue Reading
Elephant calf killed in a road accident
2025-08-27
A young elephant calf has been reported dead in a tragic accident near the Hiriwadunna reservoir on the Dambulla–Habarana roadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tests AI & thermal cameras to prevent elephant-train collisions
2025-08-22
Sri Lanka has launched a series of measures aimed at reducing the increasing number of collisions between trains and wildContinue Reading
Wild elephant knocked by van caught on CCTV
2025-08-18
A wild elephant has reportedly been injured in a collision with a van in the Kithulkote area along the Thanamalvila–WellawayaContinue Reading
Standing before a wild elephant, Sajith calls for nature-centred conservation strategy
2025-08-12
In a special message in honour of World Elephant Day, marked today, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways turns to solar-powered cameras to protect elephants
2025-08-11
Sri Lanka’s Railway Department conducted an inspection of the CCTV camera system installed along key railway routes to prevent wildContinue Reading
Elephant Safety : Railways alters train schedules, adds safety measures
2025-07-29
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena says several measures are being taken to minimise elephant-train collisions, even if it resultsContinue Reading
Seven new elephant corridors to be opened
2025-07-28
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says seven new elephant corridors will be opened soon. Accordingly, the corridors include Puwakthale, Nachchaduwa,Continue Reading
Wildlife Dept. seeks STF & CID support after elephant deaths
2025-07-23
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and Environment Ministry have requested support from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and localContinue Reading
Three elephant carcasses found in Digampathaha
2025-07-22
The carcasses of two elephants and a tusker were discovered in the Digampathaha area of the Inamaluwa Forest Reserve. TheContinue Reading