Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A special discussion was held at the Parliament premises yesterday (20) to address the pressing issue of wild elephants being hit by trains, following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of six elephants near the 141st mile post between Galoya and Hingurakgoda railway stations.

The meeting was chaired by Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Ratnayake and Minister of Environment Dhammika Patabendi, with the participation of senior officials from the Ministries of Transport, Environment, and Digital, as well as representatives from the Department of Railways, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, and various environmental organizations.

During the discussion, officials emphasized the need to enhance the...