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'''Prime TV''' was a television channel based in [[Sri Lanka]]. The channel was operated by the [[Independent Television Network Limited]], which is a state governed television and radio broadcaster in Sri Lanka.
'''Prime TV''' was a television channel based in [[Sri Lanka]]. The channel was operated by the [[Independent Television Network Limited]], which is a state governed television and radio broadcaster in Sri Lanka.

During it's existence, it aired programming with entertainment, social, cultural and educative values. It broadcast news, foreign movies & TV shows, & Sri Lankan-based English & Tamil productions.<ref name=primetv/>


In 2011 CSN replaced Prime TV by taking over the required terrestrial frequencies. As a result, most of the Prime TV's shows, including their news bulletin, '''Prime TV News''', were moved over to its Tamil language sister channel [[Vasantham TV]]. Eventually, the channel ceased their operations.<ref>{{cite news
In 2011 CSN replaced Prime TV by taking over the required terrestrial frequencies. As a result, most of the Prime TV's shows, including their news bulletin, '''Prime TV News''', were moved over to its Tamil language sister channel [[Vasantham TV]]. Eventually, the channel ceased their operations.<ref>{{cite news
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The channel used to broadcast in the [[English language]].<ref>{{cite news
The channel used to broadcast in the [[English language]].<ref name=primetv>{{cite news
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|title = Prime TV and Prime Radio breaks into the scene
|title = Prime TV and Prime Radio breaks into the scene

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Prime TV
Address
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TypeGovernment-owned corporation
Established12 November 2009 (Currently ceased operations,due to frequency change)
Closed2011
SloganCatch the reflection
WebsitePrime TV

Prime TV was a television channel based in Sri Lanka. The channel was operated by the Independent Television Network Limited, which is a state governed television and radio broadcaster in Sri Lanka.

During it's existence, it aired programming with entertainment, social, cultural and educative values. It broadcast news, foreign movies & TV shows, & Sri Lankan-based English & Tamil productions.[1]

In 2011 CSN replaced Prime TV by taking over the required terrestrial frequencies. As a result, most of the Prime TV's shows, including their news bulletin, Prime TV News, were moved over to its Tamil language sister channel Vasantham TV. Eventually, the channel ceased their operations.[2]

The channel used to broadcast in the English language.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Ruwini Jayawardana (11 November 2009). "Prime TV and Prime Radio breaks into the scene". Daily News. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
  2. ^ ITN Reporters (12 November 2009). "ITN launches Prime TV and Prime Radio Channels". ITN channel News. Archived from the original on 27 December 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2009.