Ramachandran (88) had been active till the other day and attended the editorial meeting of the daily.
The end came at his residence here last night. He is survived by two daughters.
A former member of Kerala Public Service Commission, Ramachandran was associated with Revolutionary Socialist Party and was an active trade unionist before opting for a full-time career in journalism.
In a career spanning over six decades in journalism, he stood out account of sharp editorials and incisive political commentaries he wrote for Kerala Kaumudi.