Former chairman of Cochin Port Babu Rajeev passed away

Babu Rajeev, former chairman of Cochin Port Authority, died at the age of 79 at Thevara here on Friday (June 26, 2026) due to age-related ailments. He headed the port from 1993 to 1999.

He also served as the Managing Director of Cochin International Airport Limited and as Secretary to the Government of India, while also being appointed as the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Published – 26 Jun 2026 23:31 IST