Supreme TV
 | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Sri Lanka |
| Headquarters | World Trade Center, Colombo |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Sinhalese |
| Picture format | (PAL) 576i (4:3) (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Supreme Global Holdings |
| Key people | R M Manivannan (Chairman) |
| History | |
| Launched | 19 December 2019 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Supreme TV (Sinhala: සුප්රීම් ටීවී) is a television channel currently broadcasting in Sri Lanka in the Sinhala language.[1] It is owned by Supreme Global Holdings and it consists of the DVB-T2 pictures and stereo sounds. It currently holds all island coverage.[2] It's programme content includes: Teledramas, International TV Series, Music, Movies, Documentaries, Entertainment, Political, Children's Programmes and News.[3] The channel airs content mainly focusing on entertainment and sports. It was launched by Supreme Global Holdings.[4][5] R. M. Manivannan is the chairman of the channel and Kanchana Kodituwakku leads the channel as the Channel head.
Background
The channel was originally restricted to the Western Province and the operations of the channel were later expanded islandwide especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2021, the channel launched Supreme Educare project focusing on the students who study at the Ordinary Level.[6]
The channel bagged the broadcasting rights as local channel partner in Sri Lanka for the two match T20I series between Oman and Sri Lanka which was held in Al Amerat Cricket Stadium, Muscat.[7] It also airs 2021 South Asian Football Championships.
It also acquired the exclusive local broadcasting rights to telecast the second edition of the Lanka Premier League which is scheduled to begin in December 2021.[8][9] Sri Lanka Cricket and Innovative Production Group apparently sealed a five year multi-million dollar agreement worth US$10 million with Supreme TV which is also regarded as one of the biggest broadcasting deals in Sri Lanka’s history.[10]
The channel telecast Sri Lanka Tour of India sri lanka territories.[11] New Zealand v Sri Lanka Test match 2023[12][13]
Analogue transmitters
| City | Channel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | 49 |
| Karaghathanna | 32 |
| Gongala | 28 |
| Minuwangala | 56 |
| Pidhuruthalagala | 47 |
| Haputhale | 30 |
| Hanthana | 41 |
| Nayabadhdha | 51 |
Sports Telecasted In Sri Lanka
| Year | Sports | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sri Lankan cricket team in Oman in 2021–22 | [7] |
| 2021 SAFF Championship | [15] | |
| Lanka Premier League | [10] |
See also
References
- ^ "Supreme TV Satellite".
- ^ "Supreme TV Now Islan Wide". Dailynews.
- ^ https://www.peotv.com/index.php/tvguide/channel/supreme-tv/ [dead link]
- ^ "Supreme TV". www.dialog.lk. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "'Avoid COVID-19' of Supreme TV Channel Interviews NOCPCO Head, Lt Gen Shavendra Silva | Sri Lanka Army". www.army.lk. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ https://www.dailynews.lk/2021/08/14/business/256614/%E2%80%98supreme-tv%E2%80%99-broadens-telecast-islandwide [bare URL]
- ^ a b https://www.dailynews.lk/2021/10/07/sports/261270/supreme-tv-secures-broadcasting-rights-sl%E2%80%99s-tour-oman [bare URL]
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Supreme TV to telecast LPL in Sri Lanka". CeylonToday. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ a b "LPL transparency at stake over questionable deals". Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "'SUPREME TV' to Telecast Sri Lanka Tour of India". NewsWire. 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ AadyaS (2023-03-08). "NZ vs SL 2023 Tests, Where To Watch Live: TV Channels & Live streaming | New Zealand v Sri Lanka". Wisden. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2023 Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of NZ vs SL Match on TV With Time in IST | 🏏 LatestLY". LatestLY. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "UHF / VHF / TV Broadcasting - Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka".
- ^ https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-saff-football-championship-2021-live-streaming-of-india-vs-sri-lanka-where-to-see-live/396839