Purnima Devi Barman of Assam's Hargila Army leads groundbreaking conservation training in Cambodia

Jul 30, 2025

A transformative community-led conservation initiative took place at the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar site in Cambodia's Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve, inspired by...

Assam Forest Minister meets Conservationist Purnima Devi Barman, reaffirms commitment to Hargila conservation

Jun 29, 2026

The meeting has come a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat programme, lauded Dr. Barman's pioneering work in conserving...

"Hargila bird plays vital role in keeping nature clean": PM Modi praises Assam's 'Hargila Army' efforts in Mann Ki Baat

Jun 28, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Assam's grassroots conservation movement led by biologist Purnima Devi Barman during Mann Ki Baat episode, saying the...

'HARGILA-The Greater Adjutant Stork' documentary releases for public on World Environment Day

Jun 05, 2025

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the makers have released the critically acclaimed 'HARGILA - The Greater Adjutant Stork' for public viewing on...

Endangered Hargila rescued, set free by Aaranyak team

May 16, 2023

On November 18, 2022, 'Tiku', the rescued 'Hargila' was only a 10-day-old, when she and her sibling fell from a nest atop a 70-feet...

Two Assamese non-feature films "Hargila" and "Birubala" recieve special mention at 70th National Film Awards

Aug 17, 2024

Two Assamese non-feature films "Hargila - The Greater Adjutant Stork" directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta and "Birubala 'Witch to Padmashri'" directed by Aimee Baruah...