Former vice-chancellor of Kerala University N Babu dies at 86
Press Trust of India | October 8, 2023 | 02:22 PM IST | 1 min read
N Babu, who died at his residence at Kollam, was the vice-chancellor of Kerala University from March 1996 to March 2000.
KOLLAM: Former vice-chancellor of Kerala University N Babu died on Sunday at his residence in Kottarakkara here, sources said. Babu, who was also and former president of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), was 86.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan condoled Babu's death in a message on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, where he said the academician's work, leadership and administrative acumen will be long remembered. "Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Dr. N Babu, former Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala and ex-president, Travancore Devaswom Board. His work in research, academic leadership and administrative acumen will be long remembered. May his soul attain mukti." the Governor said.
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Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan also expressed condolences on Babu's death. Babu was the vice chancellor of the university from March 1996 to March 2000.
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