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Two decades later, Kerala band Chaos continues to keep the metal flag flying with their third album
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Two decades later, Kerala band Chaos continues to keep the metal flag flying with their third album

Although Chaos has stayed true to their thrash metal roots for two decades, their third album,Bane of Humanity, is also their most experimental, none more so than the song By the Sword, which blends the beat of ‘Saavu Kuthu’ songs in Tamil seamlessly with metal

The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Kerala High Court reprimands State over its failure to collect fines for unauthorised flex boards, banners

Kerala High Court observed that the State was “losing valuable revenue” through non-compliance with its order to impose a fine of ₹5000 on each board and installation

Kerala High Court reprimands State over its failure to collect fines for unauthorised flex boards, banners
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Four SFI activists held over protest at SSUS

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Four SFI activists held over protest at SSUS
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

22,000 lawyers on Kerala’s bar council rolls unaccounted for

There are around 81,000 lawyers on the rolls of Bar Council of Kerala, of whom only 27,000 have certificates of practice that is mandatory of practising law. The certificates of around 25,000 lawyers are pending with various varsities for verification

22,000 lawyers on Kerala’s bar council rolls unaccounted for
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Man held for alleged loan fraud in Kochi

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Man held for alleged loan fraud in Kochi
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Former CM C. Achutha Menon remembered

We can claim to possess genuine democracy only when it is accompanied by social, economic and political justice, says P.D.T Achary

Former CM C. Achutha Menon remembered
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman

The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.

AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics

BJP State president calls it a ‘serious constitutional and legal issue,’ says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationalism by bowing to political pressure. CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam questions the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the AICC headquarters and in Congress-ruled States

Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project

KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval

Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala

BJP councillors allege disrespect to national song during Independence Day function, seek examination of video and CCTV footage

Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode

Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates’ rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined

High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off

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Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Communist parties must unite, but need not ‘merge,’ says Binoy Viswam

CPI firm on claim to deputy Opposition leader’s post, says party State secretary

Communist parties must unite, but need not ‘merge,’ says Binoy Viswam
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Police launch probe after national anthem, Vande Mataram sung simultaneously at Kozhikode Corporation

Police record BJP councillor’s statement; no FIR registered yet

Police launch probe after national anthem, Vande Mataram sung simultaneously at Kozhikode Corporation
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination

Anagha Sasi, a native of Kochi and research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, alleges that she faced caste-based abuse from several teachers since 2024

Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo

A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John and Chalakudy MP Benny Behanan on Sunday and submitted a memorandum seeking their intervention.

Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations

The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as India’s most important commercial gateway

Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Children in Kerala’s Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next

Twenty-seven students of Government UP School, Karara were at the Kongad MLA’s office to meet the Minister and MP to celebrate the arrival of their new school bus. There, they expressed a wish

Children in Kerala’s Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

People’s Plan Campaign 2.0: student internships with local bodies proposed as part of year-long action plan

Local Self-Governments Minister K.M. Shaji inaugurates a daylong conclave of People’s Plan campaign activists

People’s Plan Campaign 2.0: student internships with local bodies proposed as part of year-long action plan
The HinduThe Hindu
16 Aug 2026

Tap potential of AI tools to drive projects and planning process: LSG Minister K.M. Shaji

Shaji said it was imperative that in the emerging scenario, it was essential to make use of technological tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive projects and the planning process

Tap potential of AI tools to drive projects and planning process: LSG Minister K.M. Shaji