101-year-old freedom fighter K Madhavan passes away

September 26, 2016 21:48

Freedom fighter and communist leader K Madhavan passed away at a private hospital in Kanhangad in the district due to old age ailments. He was 101.

The veteran leader was hospitalised a few days ago for old age ailments and his end came late last night, family sources said today.

Madhavan, who took part in the country's freedom movement as well as the Guruvayur temple-entry agitation, leaves behind wife Indira, two sons and two daughters.

State Revenue Minister E Chandrasekaran was among those who paid their last respects to Madhavan whose funeral was held this evening.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

In Pictures - SRH seal dramatic win, edge past RR by 1 run

IMAGES from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals played in Hyderabad on Thursday

Rising cricketer Baker passes away at 20

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is devastated by the sudden passing of their talented left-arm spinner, Josh Baker

Modi hails Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal amid Kshatriya stir against Rupala

Ahead of his poll rally in Jamnagar on Thursday evening, Modi met Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence in the city.

Selectors unconcerned with Kohli's IPL strike rate

While Kohli's experience is invaluable, Agarkar believes that there are enough power-hitters in the line-up if there are high-scoring games.

Coal India posts 26% rise in profit in Q4 on higher supplies

Coal behemoth CIL on Thursday reported a 26.2 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,682.20 crore for the March quarter on the back higher supplies of the dry fuel. The company's consolidated net profit stood at Rs 6,875.07...