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PERSONS IN NEWS - April 2019

Apr 2019

Aug 04, 2025

Shibu Soren, Jharkhand Ex-Chief Minister, Passes Away

Shibu Soren, Rajya Sabha MP, former Union Minister, Jharkhand Chief Minister and one of the founders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, died. He was 81.
He founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in 1972 and led the decades-long movement for a separate Jharkhand state, representing the aspirations of the Santhal tribal community.
Soren served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times -- briefly in 2005, and again in 2008–09 and 2009–10. He was also a multiple-term MP from Dumka, served in the Rajya Sabha, and held the position of Union Coal Minister in the early 2000s.

Aug 03, 2025

Dr. V. Vasanthi Devi Passes Away

Distinguished academic and social reformer Dr. V. Vasanthi Devi, former Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, passed away. She was 86 years old. Her demise is being seen as a major loss to the fields of education, gender equality, human rights, and progressive movements.
Dr. Vasanthi Devi served as the second Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University from 1992 to 1998, where she focused on expanding access to higher education. Later, she held the position of Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women between 2002 and 2005, addressing key issues related to women's rights and safety.

Aug 02, 2025

T. N. Manoharan, IDBI Chairman and Padma Shri Awardee, Passes Away

T. N. Manoharan, the Chairman of IDBI Bank and a renowned chartered accountant passed away. A Padma Shri awardee and former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Manoharan leaves behind a remarkable legacy in banking, finance, and corporate governance.
T. N. Manoharan's illustrious career spanned several decades, during which he made invaluable contributions to India's financial sector. He served as the non-executive Chairman of Canara Bank from 2015 to 2020 and later took charge as the Chairman of IDBI Bank, steering key reforms and strengthening governance.

Aug 01, 2025

Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies

Laura Dahlmeier, the German double Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in biathlon, passed away at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Known both for her historic achievements on the biathlon track and her passion for mountaineering, Dahlmeier's untimely death has left fans and fellow athletes devastated.

Pramilatai Medhe Passes Away

Pramilatai Medhe, former Pramukh Sanchalika of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, passed away at the age of 97 in Nagpur. A stalwart of the women's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), she was known for her tireless dedication to nation-building and service. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed sorrow over her demise, describing her as a "living example of unwavering commitment, tireless work, and deep affection in conduct."
She was the fourth sanchalika of the organisation.

Jul 30, 2025

Eminent Economist Lord Megnadh Desai Passes Away

Renowned economist, author, and member of the UK House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy of scholarship, public service, and enduring contributions to India-UK relations.
In 1991, Desai was appointed to the House of Lords, becoming the first Indian-origin peer from the Labour Party. Known for his intellectual independence and fearless commentary, he remained an influential voice in both policy and academic circles. He was also an honorary associate of the UK's National Secular Society, reflecting his secular and humanist beliefs.

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