# Kerala CM hands over job to Naveen Babu’s daughter

2026-08-14T01:44:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Thursday handed over the appointment order for food safety officer to Niranjana N. Nair, daughter of late Kannur ADM K. Naveen Babu. In a post on X, Satheesan said the order was given under the Samaswastha Employment Grant Scheme. Naveen Babu was found dead at his official residence in October 2024.

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- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/naveen-babus-daughter-appointed-food-safety-officer/article71341964.ece>

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