Noted journalist and chief editor of Malayalam daily 'Janmabhoomi', Leela Menon, passed away here tonight due to age related ailments, her colleagues said.
She was 85.
Menon, a cancer survivor, began her career as a journalist with the Indian Express in Delhi in 1978 at a time when few women ventured into the profession.
Later she was shifted to Kochi as its Correspondent.
She also worked as its Kottayam bureau chief.
During her eventful career,she did a lot of investigative stories, particularly relating to the sufferings of women in Kerala society, creating ripples in state politics.
The body of Menon, who died at an old age care Home at 8.30 PM will be placed at Ernakulam Town Hall tomorrow morning for the public to pay homage.
Her body will be cremated here tomorrow afternoon.
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