Thirunelveli, Sri Lanka
Thirunelveli (pronounced Thiru-nel-veyli) is a town in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Some say in Tamil it translates to God's-paddy-field. It is located about 5 km from Jaffna. This is the location of a Tamil Eelam attack that killed 13 Sri Lanka Army soldiers in July 1983, triggering the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Tirunelveli, Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
| Country |  |
| Province | Northern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
See also
- Black July
- List of towns in Northern Province, Sri Lanka
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