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Award for city scribe

By Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI, March 24 - City-based journalist Abdul Gani received the prestigious Laadli Media Award on Thursday. The eighth edition of the Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity (Northern and Eastern Region) was given to him for the �best web feature� in the English language.

The web feature, �When All Become One,� focuses on the efforts of a group of village women led by conservationist Purnima Devi Barman to conserve the endangered greater adjutant stork at Dadara in Kamrup district. The story appeared in www.nezine.com.

�In his efforts to highlight the role of women in conservation, Abdul Gani is awarded the Laadli Media and Advertising Award for gender sensitivity,� read the certificate. The award ceremony was held at Chinmaya Mission in New Delhi on Thursday evening.

�It is always great to get your works recognised. I am happy especially because of these wonderful women. They set an example for thousands of others across the country and beyond. I dedicate this honour to these women. I would also like to thank Purnima Devi Barman for her support,� said Gani.

The award carries a certificate and a trophy.

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