Former Cochin Port chairperson Babu Rajeev passes away
Babu Rajeev, the former chairperson of the Cochin Port Authority, has passed away at the age of 79. He held several significant government positions throughout his career, including managing director of Cochin International Airport Limited.
Why it matters
His death marks the passing of a notable public servant who played a key role in the development of major infrastructure in Kerala.
Babu Rajeev, former chairperson of the Cochin Port Authority, passed away at 79 at Thevara here on Friday (June 26, 2026) due to age-related ailments. He had headed the port from 1993 to 1999.
The article is a straightforward obituary reporting factual biographical details without political framing.
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