Eminent Malayalam poet-activist Sugathakumari dies of COVID-19 complications
A former Kerala State Woman s Commission Chairperson, Sugathakumari was honoured with Padma Shri in 2006. (Image: Twitter/vijayanpinarayi)
Malayalam poet, writer and environmentalist Sugathakumari passed away on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for COVID-19.
The 86-year-old, undergoing treatment for post-COVID-19 complications at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, breathed her last at 10:52 AM.
Fondly known as Sugatha Teacher by her hundreds of admirers and followers, the activist-poet had been admitted to the intensive care unit of the medical college after being diagnosed with the viral infection on December 21.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of Sugathakumari and tweeted, Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of poet Sugathakumari. As a doyenne of Malayalam literature and with a career that spans decades, she has left an indel
MoS Muraleedharan condoles death of Malayalam poet, activist Sugathakumari ANI | Updated: Dec 23, 2020 19:41 IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Wednesday condoled the demise of Malayalam poet and environmental activist Sugathakumari.
The 86-year-old was undergoing treatment for post-Covid-19 complications at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. In her passing away, the state of Kerala lost its beloved daughter. My heartfelt condolences to her family members and admirers. Om Shanti, Muraleedharan tweeted. Sugathakumari Ji was a strong advocate of gender equality. She firmly stood behind the devotees of Sabarimala and supported following the traditions of the holy shrine, Muraleedharan said in a subsequent tweet.
Chennithala who does not have any symptoms will be shifted to the hospital.
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Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala and Deputy Leader of Opposition MK Muneer. (File Photo | Vincent Pulickal, EPS) By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A day after Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala went into home quarantine, he has
turned COVID positive on Wednesday. His wife, Anitha Ramesh and their elder son Dr Rohit Chennithala were the first to be diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday, after contracting it from one of the staff at Cantonment House.
Chennithala who does not have any symptoms will be shifted to the hospital. He had not turned up for the Opposition MLAs protest on Wednesday before the Assembly against Governor denying permission to the state government to convene a special Assembly session.
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Malayalam poet-activist Sugathakumari dies of COVID-19 ANI | Updated: Dec 23, 2020 13:13 IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 23 (ANI): Malayalam poet and environmental activist Sugathakumari passed away here on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for COVID-19.
The 86-year-old was undergoing treatment for post-COVID-19 complications at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of Sugathakumari and tweeted, Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of poet Sugathakumari. As a doyenne of Malayalam literature and with a career that spans decades, she has left an indelible mark on Kerala s cultural life. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and join them in sorrow.