Diwali Firecracker Noise Suspected in Death of Rare Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila) in Guwahati

  GUWAHATI: A rare Greater Adjutant Stork, locally known as Hargila, died in Guwahati’s Geetanagar area on Tuesday night, with locals suspecting that the loud bursts of Diwali firecrackers may have contributed to the incident. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Major Fire Near Maligaon 3 No. Gate Guts Around Seven Houses, No Casualties Reported According to local accounts,…

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Assam’s Purnima Devi Barman Wins 2026 Wayfinder Award for Hargila Conservation

  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;…

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