Independent Television Network Ltd

ITN also known as ITN Sri Lanka started operations on 13th April 1979 with very modest beginnings and on 5th June 1979 was converted to a government owned business undertaking, under a Competent Authority. In 1992 ITN was converted to a public company under State jurisdiction. Subsequently both program and engineering services were extended. With 42 years behind ITN, local programs are given pride of place catering to all strata of society News and Current Affairs, Music and Variety and of course Drama. Special emphasis is also given to Childrens and Womens and religious programs. ITN has a daily transmission of 18 hours. There is also a small component of English programs mainly feature films and dramas with worldwide appeal. Engineering: On the Engineering side, five transmitting stations spread throughout the Island they are able to cover most parts of the Island. With the establishment of another transmitting station, it is expected to cover the entire Island in the n...