Independent probe into tusker Kawanthissa’s death

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1. Sun, 18 October 2026

   2 reports
   • dailymirror.lk07:50first to report
     Independent probe into tusker Kawanthissa’s death

     An independent investigation will be conducted into the death of iconic tusker Kawanthissa to determine whether any errors occurred during its treatment or whether the elephant was deliberately harmed, Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi said. ..

   • dailymirror.lk15:42
     Probe launched into possible organised network behind elephant shootings

     Investigations are underway to determine whether an organised network is involved in the shooting and killing of wild elephants, following the death of the tusker ‘Kavantissa’. ..

2. Mon, 19 October 2026

   4 reports
   • dailymirror.lk04:32
     Five more arrested over shooting of Kavantissa elephant

     Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of the tusker Kavantissa and other alleged illegal activities in the area, the Ministry of Environment said. ..

   • dailymirror.lk04:38
     Sajith launches Kavantissa Elephant Protection Organisation

     Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced the formation of a community-based organisation to investigate the killing of the tusker Kavantissa and protect Sri Lanka’s elephant population and biodiversity. ..

   • dailymirror.lk04:56
     Joint operation continues to locate injured elephant Agbo

     A joint search operation involving the Sri Lanka Army and Department of Wildlife Conservation officials continued today to locate the injured elephant Agbo in the Nachchaduwa area. ..

   • dailymirror.lk05:21
     Thailand under pressure to recall two more elephants gifted to Sri Lanka

     Thai authorities are under pressure from animal rights activists to bring back two elephants donated to Sri Lanka, Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi said yesterday. ..

3. Thu, 22 October 2026

   1 report
   • dailymirror.lk10:11
     Security forces deployed to assist wildlife officers in rescuing distressed elephants

     Security forces, including the Tri-Forces, have been deployed to assist wildlife officers in rescuing distressed wild elephants and calves in several parts of the country following a request from the Ministry of Environment. ..

4. Fri, 23 October 2026

   1 report
   • DW Top Stories09:29
     Sri Lanka: Death of iconic elephant raises habitat concerns

     The death of what was thought to be Sri Lanka’s largest elephant has drawn attention to human-elephant conflict in rural communities. The island country sees a high number of deadly encounters.

5. Wed, 28 October 2026

   1 report
   • lankanewspapers.com09:00
     Kawanthissa Shooting Case: Key Suspects Remain Behind Bars After Court Remand

     The two primary suspects taken into custody over the shocking shooting of Kawanthissa, one of Sri Lanka's most beloved tusker elephants, have been ordered to…