Praxair India to Invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka: Minister M B Patil
Bengaluru (PTI): Praxair India, a key player in industrial gases and related manufacturing, will invest Rs 210 crore over the next three years to establish liquid oxygen and nitrogen production units in Karnataka, state Industries Minister M B Patil said on Thursday.
He said the company signed an MoU with the state government on Wednesday.
The minister, who is on an official visit to the UK with a government delegation, said that Praxair India will commence its investment in the current financial year itself.
The state government will extend priority support, including land allocation, single-window clearances and infrastructure facilitation, his office said in a statement quoting him.
Patil also held discussions with Helix Geospace, known for its helical-antenna technology used in aerospace, defence and drone applications, and with Oxford Space Systems (OSS), a reputed manufacturer of satellite antennas.
He said OSS has been asked to submit a detailed note to the state government outlining its specific requirements and the support it seeks.
The minister met Vikram Doraiswami, India's High Commissioner to the UK, to discuss further industrial collaboration between Karnataka and the United Kingdom.
They also explored opportunities to establish a 'UK Tech Park' in the proposed KWIN City near Bengaluru. If established, it would significantly strengthen the ecosystem for research and development, innovation and advanced manufacturing, he said.
Patil added that the High Commissioner has assured support in engaging with UK-based companies and conveying their feedback to the state government.
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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.
