Former Kerala minister & Janata Dal leader NM Joseph dies aged 79

Former Kerala Forest Minister NM Joseph passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79, his family said. Joseph served as the state Forest Minister from 1987 to 1991 and also worked as a professor of economics at the St Thomas College in Pala. He also served as Janata Dal's national vice-president. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his demise.