SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has taken steps to create a life-size statue of the late tusker 'Kawanthissa' and launch a wildlife elephant conservation programme.

The project is scheduled to be established on the premises of a property belonging to former President R. Premadasa, located in the area of Ambanpola.

The property is located in close proximity to the area frequently visited by the Kahalla-Pallekele elephant herd, which was once led by the late tusker Kawanthissa.

The designated premises will feature a life-size statue of Kawanthissa, along with research facilities and a library.

The center aims to promote research on wild elephants, take practical measures to mitigate the human-elephant conflict in ...