Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The expert committee appointed to investigate the death of tusker 'Kawanthissa' and make recommendations for a National Elephant Conservation Programme met for the first time at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (21), under the chairmanship of Presidential Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed the committee to investigate all aspects of the death of 'Kawanthissa', who died in the Siyambalangamuwa area of Galgamuwa on or around 16 October 2026, develop standard operating procedures for the welfare of wild elephants, and make recommendations for a national programme to protect elephants.
The meeting held extensive discussions on the cause of the elephant's death, th...