Varkala

UK tourist dies in bodysurfing accident at Varkala

April 05, 2024

UK tourist dies in bodysurfing accident at Varkala

A large wave struck Roy John Taylor while on the shore after bodysurfing, police said.

March 30, 2024
Easter weekend: Head to Varkala to enjoy International Surfing Festival, try a hand at the sport

If you are planning to visit Varkala with friends and try a hand at surfing during the festival, the trainers of Moonwave Surf School can offer a free lesson.
March 10, 2024
How did the floating bridge at Varkala collapse?

The floating bridge was opened to the visitors, ignoring the alerts issued by the National Institute of Ocean Technology.
February 21, 2024
Russian woman drowns in sea in Varkala

The incident happened around 11.30 am at Vettakada beach in Edava, Varkala. The deceased is Anzhelika (52).
December 29, 2023
Drug peddling gang guarded by 7 Pit Bull dogs, held from Varkala

Following confidential information, a police team arrived at Shailan's residence in Kavalayur, the hub of his drug business, around eleven last night.
September 11, 2023
Column | When a village near Varkala welcomed American Civil War refugees

Residents of Anchuthengu must surely have been amused at the site of the Americans who were dumped in their fishing village.
July 16, 2023
Woman hacked to death in Varkala over property spat with relatives

The deceased is Leenamani (56), a resident of Kalathara, near Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district

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