Thikkam

Thikkam
Interactive map of Thikkam
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceNorthern Province
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Thikkam is a coastal village in Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka.[1][2] It is known for its distillery which produces palmyrah toddy.[3][4]

In May 1987, it was the site of military conflict during the Vadamarachchi Operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Army against the Tamil Tigers and the Eelam Revolutionary Organisation of Students.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ukuwela, K. D. B.; De Silva, A.; Sivaruban, A.; Sanders, K. L. (April 2022). "Diversity, distribution, and natural history of the marine snakes of Sri Lanka". Marine Biodiversity. 52 (2) 24. Bibcode:2022MarBd..52...24U. doi:10.1007/s12526-022-01259-3. ProQuest 2919356279 – via ProQuest.
  2. ↑ Thiviya, Punniamoorthy; Gamage, Ashoka; Kapilan, Ranganathan; Merah, Othmane; Madhujith, Terrence (2022). "Production of Single-Cell Protein from Fruit Peel Wastes Using Palmyrah Toddy Yeast". Fermentation. 8 (8): 355. doi:10.3390/fermentation8080355. ProQuest 2706171710.
  3. ↑ "Palmyrah arrack could be a lucrative trade". The Sunday Observer. Colombo. 12 August 2013. ProQuest 1419267747. Retrieved 19 June 2026 – via ProQuest.
  4. ↑ "Minister Swamynathan blocking the renovation of Thikkam Distillery". Tamil Diplomat. 21 March 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Tarnowski, Andrew (31 May 1987). "Smoke billows over battle zone in Tamil territory". Toronto Star. Reuters. ProQuest 435558700. Retrieved 19 June 2026 – via ProQuest.

9°50′N 80°12′E / 9.833°N 80.200°E / 9.833; 80.200


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