‘Derana 360°’ programme has been named the "Best Political Programme" in Sri Lanka at the Sumathi Awards 2026 awards ceremony this evening.The programme is recognised for its independent and comprehensive coverage of political and current affairs with its host Kalindu Karunaratn…
‘Derana 360°’ programme has been named the "Best Political Programme" in Sri Lanka at the Sumathi Awards 2026 awards ceremony this evening.The programme is recognised for its independent and comprehensive coverage of political and current affairs with its host Kalindu Karunaratne grilling prominent newsmakers of Sri Lanka on a weekly basis.Meanwhile, for its exemplary news coverage, Ada Derana won awards for ‘Investigative News Reporting' and ‘Current Affairs Reporting' at the Sumathi Awards.Furthermore, Ada Derana Sinhala News Presenter Parindya Gunasekara was adjudged the 'Best News Presenter' at the awards ceremony.Moreover, Ada Derana’s “Rebuild Sri Lanka” programme, directed by Rukmal Mallawa, won the award for the ‘Best Current Affairs Programme’ at the Sumathi Awards.The 31st edition of the Sumathi Awards, one of the most popular television awards shows in Sri Lanka, is being held this evening (15) at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.