Prayagraj : An event commemorating the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was organised at the department of anthropology of Allahabad University on Friday. The aim was to raise awareness about indigenous people, their culture, and their importance to the world. Various events like debate, essay, and extempore competitions were organised on the occasion.
HoD Prof Rahul Patel suggested that anthropological perspective was valuable in addressing the issues of indigenous people and global organisations should take a lead in this regard.tnn We also published the following articles recently Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in Indonesia's Papua, indigenous passengers freed Gunmen, suspected to be from the West Papua Liberation Army, attacked a helicopter in Indonesia's Papua region, killing its New Zealand pilot, Glen Malcolm Conning. The passengers were spared and released.
The attackers fled into the dense jungle. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the mineral-rich but conflict-ridden region. New Zealand's foreign ministry is seeking further details.
IIT-Madras Research Park opens 1MW indigenous battery storage system IIT-Madras Research Park inaugurated a 1 MWh battery energy storage system, the first in-building stationary storage in India. Developed by the CEET, the system supports the park's 90% renewable energy usage, balancing power supply and demand. The project aims for commercial viability without relying on subsidies, with plans to expand to 5 MW storage capacity.
Western Command marks Organ Donation Day with awareness event at Chandimandir The Western Command held an 'Organ Donation Awareness' programme at Chandimandir on Indian Organ Donation Day, led by Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar. The event attracted over 400 participants and included talks, motivational videos, and a panel discussion. The Army Commander stressed the importance of organ donation and praised the donor families present.
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