 | Kerala: Shot in arm for development of beaches attract more visitorsFurther development of IB beach and Adimalathura beach and also the development of the adjacent coconut groves are included in the second phase. |
 | West Coast Canal: Three small stretches could be made navigable by Dec-JanThe Bekal-Kovalam waterway project, expected to cost I6,500 crore, is gaining momentum. |
 | Kerala woman run over by racing bike at KovalamThe local residents said bike racing takes place regularly on the Thiruvallam-Kovalam stretch of the highway on Sundays. |
 | Restrictions in Kovalam leave residents and tourists in lurch“I was going to the Upasana Hospital near the beach at 10.30am on Saturday. The police stopped the autorickshaw I was riding on and behaved rudely to me and the driver. |
 | Govt to examine ‘pool only for foreigners’ fiat at Kovalam resortAfter the issue snowballed into a major row, the resort management apologised to the guests and withdrew the notice. |
 | Kovalam resort’s ‘only foreigners in pool’ fiat kicks up rowAfter the issue snowballed into a row, the hotel management apologised to the guests and withdrew the notice. |
| Safety concerns continue at KovalamTourism dept fails to maintain destination battered by sea erosion & make it tourist-friendly |
 | Accused gave contradicting statements in Latvian woman murder case: CopsThe body was found in five cents of mangrove forest, which was surrounded by another 14 acres of uninhabited marshy land. |
 | More recliners on ‘blue flag’ Kovalam’s wishlistThe Kovalam beach is a hotspot due to its cleanliness and privacy and is promoted by social media influencers, adding to its popularity. |
 | A ‘salty’ tale behind Kerala’s tourism sweet spotOne of the most picturesque beaches in India, Kovalam has enjoyed royalty status in the tourism sector. |
 | Will thrive together strengthening historic ties: Stalin to Kerala CMThe two leaders held discussions on various issues ahead of the 30th Southern Zonal Council meeting being held in Kovalam on Saturday. |
 | 3 disguised as cat sellers held for drug peddling in Kerala's KovalamPolice found out that the trio had taken a room in a hotel in Kovalam disguised as cat sellers. They even carried a cat with them to hoodwink the police. |
 | Adimalathura beach: Sand, surf and a sea changeAdimalathura beach and fishing hamlet set to be transformed into an international sustainable tourism destination |
 | Kovalam to woo tourists back with wider choices, new amenitiesNot long ago, Kovalam and its beaches were a top draw of international and domestic tourists who visited the state. |
 | Serial quillerAsha Anish’s little stall in Kovalam Art and Craft Village is filled with her quilling artworks. From portraits to sceneries, she weaves wonders using paper. |
 | Lack of emergency alarms puts lives in danger at Kovalam beachRecently, a Russian national was swept away by strong waves at Kovalam beach. Thanks to timely intervention, lifeguards were able to save him. |
 | Private shrimp hatchery builds seawater intake pumping station near blue flag beach in KovalamThe workers engaged by Raj Hatchery Madras Private Limited were laying multiple long seawater intake pipes into the sea. |
 | Neerthadakam launches ocean conservation activities in KovalamThey collected trash from the beach, which mostly included plastic. |
 | Lack of basic amenities worries tourists in KovalamLack of changing rooms, cloakrooms and toilets at Kovalam has left tourists in the lurch. |
 | Plans afoot for a safe KovalamTourism department to install automatic number-plate recognition cameras to catch culprits who flee in vehicles after thefts and other crimes, provide better lighting and other facilities |
