SLT to launch Lak Roo

SLT VisionCom, a fully owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC launched the historic Lak Roo television channel, which reignites the heritage of Sri Lanka on April 5, 2009 as part of a collaborative effort with the Government Film Unit (GFU).

President Mahinda Rajapaksa presents a token to Dr Peiris

The event was held at Temple Trees under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who inaugurated the first transmission of the Lak Roo television channel.

Anusha Palpita, Director General of Government Information, Mrs. Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and Thusha Weerasooriya, CEO, SLT VisionCom were also in attendance, along with a host of ministers as well as artistes from the film industry.

This was held to coincide with the 90th birthday of legendary national icon Dr. Lester James Peries, whose first documentary 'Conquest in the Dry Zone' was aired as the first programme on the Lak Roo channel.

Lak Roo will be available exclusively on PEO TV, a revolutionary new medium of television entertainment and will feature news, documentaries and special events in relation to Sri Lankan culture, politics and society derived from the archives of the Government Film Unit.

Historic event

Speaking on the significance of the launch, Thusha Weerasooriya, CEO, SLT VisionCom said, "The launch of the 24 hour Lak Roo channel is truly a historic event, as it will showcase a full spectrum of programs that will promote Sri Lanka's national, cultural and social identity.