Four members of family die by suicide in Dharwad village
Dharwad: Four members of the same family died after jumping into a well at Chikkamalligawad village in Dharwad taluk.
The deceased have been identified as Narayan Shinde, 42, his father Vitthal Shinde, 80, and Narayan’s two children Shivakumar Shinde, 12, and Shrinidhi Shinde, 11. All four reportedly jumped into a well located near a local temple in the village.
The incident came to light when cattle herders in the area noticed the bodies. According to the information available, Narayan is said to have jumped into the well along with his children and father.
The bodies have been recovered and shifted to the Dharwad District Hospital for post-mortem examination. Dharwad Rural Police and District Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
