Former Cochin Port chairperson Babu Rajeev passes away - The HinduPublished - June 26, 2026 11:31 pm IST - KOCHIBabu RajeevBabu 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.He also served as managing director of Cochin International Airport Limited and as Secretary to the Government of India, while also holding additional charge of Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.Published - June 26, 2026 11:31 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }