Derana Tv

Derana TV is a Sinhalese language free-to-air entertainment television channel broadcasting in Sri Lanka. Launched on 11 October 2005, it is one of the most popular free-to air networks in the country.[citation needed] Its main transmission tower is located in Colombo, and coverage is extended nationwide via substations in Nuwara Eliya, Deniyaya, Gammaduwa, Kandy, and Kalutara.

Programming :

The channel broadcasts a range of entertainment programmes including dramas, reality shows,Kids Programme, music and variety shows. It operates 16 hours a day, between 06:00 and 23:00.[2]

Current shows :

Drama[edit]
Adaraniya Purnima
Arundathi
Malee
Saweena
Wassana Sihinaya
Aththamma
Sihina Sitharavi
Pipena Mal
Sara
Thimira Gira
Music[edit]
Music Online
The Iraj Show
Juke Box
Dawal Hina
Bollywood Show
Redi There Gee Thire
Tharu 5k Awith
Tea Party
U Turn

News : 

Mid Day News Bulletin
Biz Journali
Reality[edit]
Derana City of Dance
Derana Little Star
Derana Star Challenge
Derana Dream Star
Derana Soopa Star
Derana Film Awards
Derana Music Video Awards
Derana Miss Sri Lanka
Talk shows[edit]
360°
Wada Pitiya
No Politics
Hela Wansaya
Mama Wasanawanthai
Mihiri Mathaka

Variety : 

100 Percent
Baiscope
Mama Wasanawanthai
Fengshui
Baiscope
Koththu Corner
Mandira
Michanix
Katata Rasata
Bahujana Hithaya
Paara Kiyana Tharuka
Sathutu Wila
Sinhala Movie
Upekshai Obai Mamai

Kids Programme :

Tring Tring Show
School TV
Kids Movies
Badagini Time
Noddy
Bridal Programme[edit]
Vivaha
Manali
The Bridal Show
Ada Derana[edit]

Ada Derana is a news website operated by Derana. Its content is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil, and it is ranked as one of most popular local news websites by Alexa.
In late 2007, Ada Derana entered into a partnership with Dialog Telekom, the largest mobile phone operator in Sri Lanka, to send breaking news alerts to all Dialog mobile subscribers as text messages.Currently, instant news alerts can be obtained through all the leading mobile phone operators in Sri Lanka.[citation needed]
Competitions and sponsorship

Derana has hosted the Miss World Miss Sri Lanka pageant since 2007. Derana and Veet are co-sponsors of the upcoming 2012 edition.
Derana has conducted the Derana London Star since May 2008 in London, UK, to find the most talented upcoming singer among the Sri Lankans living in UK. The first edition received around 220 applications, and auditions were broadcast in Sri Lanka by Derana TV. The winners were determined by a panel of judges and public votes via SMS.[citation needed]
Derana Dream Star
Derana Dream Star is a music reality show produced by Derana TV. It started on 2009 and now it had successfully completed 4 seasons and have introduced many young talented singers to the Srilankan music industry. Many critics suggest that it is the best reality show held for young generation only.