Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi discusses the recent debate surrounding wild elephants and tuskers, the measures being taken by the Ministry to strengthen their protection and conservation, and his concerns about attempts to politicise environmental issues, religion and national identity in ways he believes could undermine political stability.

You mentioned plans to establish a new Elephant Transit Home. Could you elaborate?

Discover more Daily Newspaper Archives News Media Analysis Hire Accountants A: The Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home currently treats injured wild elephants and tuskers, particularly elephant calves, with the aim of returning them to the wild once they have recovered. However, Sri Lan...