Journalist Jijo John Puthezhath dies

Noted journalist Jijo John Puthezhath, special correspondent of the Malayala Manorama Kochi unit, died of cardiac arrest in Kochi on Wednesday. He was 52.

In 2015, he received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism.

He is survived by his wife Ramya Joseph, a teacher at Sarva Shiksha Kerala in Kochi, and children Ananya Jijo and Johan Joseph John.

Chief Minister VD Satheesan condoled the death of Puthezhath whom he said was his dear friend and shared the same hometown. He recalled talking to him at length during his days as an MLA and Leader of the Opposition. “Jijo’s name will remain etched in my mind as a testament to my strong bond with him and his family,” he said.

Published – September 9, 2026 12:16 PM IST