11/04/2023
Myliddy Fisheries Harbor, KKS, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
In the 1980s Myliddy Fisheries Harbour in Jaffna was one of the major fishery harbours in the country that contributed significantly to the fisheries sector. During the conflict, Myliddy fisheries harbour became non-functional and was under the custody of Defence Authority since 1990. Myliddy is in Northern Province in Tellippali Divisional Secretariat Division in Valikamam area and described as a typical fishing village. Myliddy is in proximity to Jaffna Airport and Palali Military base, and is one of the popular and thriving fishing spots in the Peninsula. The official documents confirmed that the Myliddy harbour and 54 acres of land was handed over to the District Secretary, Jaffna in July 2017. Myliddy is the second most popular fishery harbour in Sri Lanka and served as a historic economic landmark in the Northern Province.
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