128 elephant deaths reported so far in 2026
2026-05-21
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says 128 elephant deaths have been recorded across Sri Lanka between January 1 and MayContinue Reading
Four arrested in Galewela over possession of protected wildlife items
2026-04-28
Four individuals were arrested in the Aluthwewa area under the Galewela Police Division yesterday (27) during a joint operation involvingContinue Reading
Wildlife Dept and Civil Aviation Authority sign MoU to protect wildlife around Mattala Airport
2026-04-27
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Civil Aviation Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at minimizingContinue Reading
Wildlife Dept probes misuse of Kumana Bungalows, Suspends online bookings
2026-02-25
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched a formal investigation following reports that tourist bungalows inside Kumana National Park haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reopens National Parks as weather conditions improve
2025-12-10
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced the reopening of several National Parks and bungalows with the gradual improvement ofContinue Reading
Ivory tusks at Environment Ministry returned to Wildlife Department
2024-10-09
A pair of ivory tusks of great value that was exhibited at the ministerial office of the Ministry of EnvironmentContinue Reading
Feeding wild elephants on roads : Warning from Wildlife Department
2023-07-27
Legal action will be initiated against those who feed wild elephants venturing onto main roads bordering forest areas in SriContinue Reading