Charana TV, operated by SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, has received recognition at the 31st Sumathi Awards 2026 for its youth-focused talk show 'Seethala Ithala', which provides a platform for young people to discuss social issues.
Charana TV has been awarded the 'Best Educational Programme' accolade in the Best Social Media Awards category at the 31st Sumathi Awards 2026. The honour recognises 'Seethala Ithala', a youth-oriented talk show that has gained prominence as a forum for young people to voice perspectives on matters of social relevance.
The programme distinguishes itself by combining youth participation with expert input. Beyond providing participants a space to articulate their views, 'Seethala Ithala' facilitates comparative discussions by inviting specialists and consultants to contribute informed perspectives on featured topics. This structure allows conversations to be enriched through both personal experiences shared by young participants and professional insights from subject matter experts. Producer Shenal Jayasekara accepted the award on behalf of Charana TV at the ceremony.
Charana TV, which operates as a channel within SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, delivers programming spanning arts, culture, current affairs, documentaries, agriculture, health, children's content, music, religion, and profiles of notable figures. The channel positions itself as a vehicle for transmitting Sri Lankan heritage and cultural values to younger audiences while maintaining accessibility through both traditional broadcast and digital platforms.
The channel is available in high-definition on SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV (channel 305 HD and channel 05 SD), and also offers content through the PEO Mobile App at no charge. The award represents the latest recognition for Charana TV among Sri Lanka's television awards ceremonies.
