Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A veterinary hospital will be built in Anuradhapura and an elephant transit home established in Polonnaruwa, with operations at both expected to begin by the middle of next year, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.Track Exec Orders

Speaking at the press briefing on Cabinet decisions held yesterday (20), the Minister said the President has appointed a six-member committee comprising experts in the field to examine the incident involving the elephant 'Kavantissa'.

The announcements follow the death of elephant 'Kavantissa', which the Minister said has caused shock throughout society.Track Exec Orders

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also launched an investigation, and two suspects h...