GUWAHATI: Renowned wildlife biologist and conservationist Purnima Devi Barman from Assam has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award. The honour recognises her pioneering contribution to the conservation of the endangered greater adjutant stork, popularly known in Assam as the hargila. ALSO READ: Reserved Forests Cannot Be Occupied, Says Gauhati High Court;…
GUWAHATI: Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve on Sunday, June 7, witnessed three significant conservation milestones, underscoring its commitment to wildlife protection, habitat restoration and sustainable conservation management. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Portfolios To Be Allocated on June 8, Assam CM Sarma Announces The day was marked by the release of 15 captive-bred pygmy hogs…
An awareness programme focusing on biodiversity conservation, recycling and sustainable living was organised in Guwahati on Monday, June 1, as part of World Environment Week 2026 celebrations. The event, jointly organised by Soroptimist International Guwahati (SIG) and Faculty Senior Secondary School (FSSS), brought together students, educators and environmental advocates to discuss the role of…
GUWAHATI: A rare sighting of the yellow-throated marten in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted the strength of the State’s conservation efforts and the rich biodiversity thriving within its protected habitats. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Bust Drug Network In Khanapara, 15 Youths Detained Known scientifically as Martes flavigula, the yellow-throated marten is native…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed its highest-ever tourist footfall, with visitor numbers crossing 4.68 lakh during 2025–26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, May 29. ALSO READ: Three Dead, One Critical After Falling Into Septic Tank in Assam’s Goalpara Sharing the details in a series of posts on X,…
