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Ada Derana is Sri Lanka’s premier multimedia news network, launched in 2008 and operated by Derana Media Networks. It offers round-the-clock news in Sinhala, English, and Tamil through TV, radio, and its popular website and mobile app.
• Ada Derana 24: the country’s first 24‑hour news TV channel
• Ada Derana FM: live news radio and talk shows
• Ada Derana website & mobile app: breaking news, politics, business, sports, health, entertainment
• Bilingual coverage and multimedia storytelling (videos, live-streams, graphics)
• Best e‑Content Application (ICTA Award) for its website and digital news services
• Leading Sri Lankan news app, with millions of downloads across platforms
• Facebook: 416K+ followers
• X (Twitter): active breaking-news updates
• YouTube: “Prime Time” news bulletins and live coverage on its channel
• Website: adaderana.lk
• TV Channel: Ada Derana 24 (available on cable, satellite, IPTV)
• FM Radio: Ada Derana FM (news & talk shows)
• Social: Facebook, X, YouTube (links on official site)
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees |
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| Payment Types: | Cash, Credit Card |
| Mon |
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM |
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| Tue |
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Wed |
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Thu |
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Fri |
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Sat |
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
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