Lakshman Singh takes charges as managing director of K-RIDE
Bengaluru (PTI): Lakshman Singh of the Indian Railways Service of Engineers (IRSE) on Monday assumed charge as the full-time managing director of K-RIDE, officials said.
With over 30 years of experience in Indian Railways and a track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, he brings strong technical expertise and decisive leadership, they said.
Outgoing Managing Director Govinda Reddy formally handed over charge and extended his best wishes to the new MD.
Addressing engineers, officers, support staff, and project heads of Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE), Singh reaffirmed his commitment to accelerating the progress of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP).
He said, "Over the past few years, I have deeply understood the pulse of this project, its significance, its transformative potential for the people of Karnataka and the challenges it has faced and overcame."
"I know how important the work before us is and what it is capable of achieving. Difficult problems are not new to engineers; in fact, engineering exists because problems exist. We cannot be distracted by obstacles. We can only be guided by duty," he added.
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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.
