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Customs detains 39 drones brought from Singapore by MP Nalin Bandara

November 9·2 sources

Customs officers at Katunayake Airport took custody of 39 drones brought from Singapore by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Nalin Bandara on 8 November. Customs Media Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa said the items, along with 16 microphones, were brought illegally without Defence Ministry, Telecom Regulatory Commission, or Import Control approvals, according to Daily News. However, Divaina reported that all necessary approvals were obtained except for the Defence Ministry permit, which had expired. The drones will remain in customs custody until valid approval is granted. Bandara told Divaina that his son brought the drones for business purposes and that they are working to secure the required approvals to release them.

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Environment Ministry and Tri-Forces launch joint program to protect Sri Lanka's wild elephants

October 26·6 sources

Sri Lanka's Environment Ministry, Department of Wildlife Conservation, and the Tri-Forces have launched a joint initiative to protect wild elephants. Daily Mirror and Divaina reported the planning meeting occurred on 23 October, though later Divaina reported 24 October. An operations room at Army Headquarters will coordinate responses with wildlife officials and soldiers. Wildlife officers will train military personnel in animal handling, and military camps will provide accommodation and research facilities for wildlife staff. Special units and drones will track vulnerable tuskers in high-risk areas, including 13 specific roaming elephants. Joint raids will target wildlife offences, particularly explosive "hakka patas" baits, alongside weekly data evaluations and monthly progress reviews. Separately, Polonnaruwa District Secretary Sujantha Ekanayake announced that approximately 15 hectares in Kalahagala will be allocated for a new elephant transit home for calves separated from mothers or injured.

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Tusker Agbo found in Nachchaduwa reserve after two-day search

October 20·9 sources

The wild tusker Agbo was found on 19 October in the Nachchaduwa Tank Reserve in Anuradhapura, ending a two-day joint search by the Sri Lanka Army and the Department of Wildlife Conservation. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ordered the operation after a request from the Environment Minister; Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyakonta directed troops to assist. Around 30 soldiers were initially deployed, later increased to 50 under four officers of the 21st Infantry Division, including Major General Kaminda Silva. Army and Air Force drones supported the search. Assistant Wildlife Ranger Buddhika Athukorala confirmed Agbo was in good health. Reports differed on whether the elephant was injured: Daily Mirror said it was reported injured, while other outlets said it was unharmed. The elephant had moved from Eruwewa along the A-9 road toward the reserve on 18 October.

Environment & WeatherEnglishසිංහලதமிழ்