LBN acquired the rights to carry SUN Network channels from the authorized distributor in Sri Lanka of SUN Networks. This arrangement has been there for over 3 years. However the distributor has been unable to make the required payments to SUN TV as the other networks have resorted to pirating through DISH TV. As a result SUN TV cancelled all the cards issued to the distributor including LBN. 

LBN did not have a direct relationship with SUN Networks as we were dealing with the distributor in Sri Lanka. We have already gone and met the relevant people at SUN TV to present our case. However the demands made by SUN TV of Rs2.8M per month with a deposit of Rs16.5M is not realistic for LBN. This unreasonable demand, we believe is due to a misunderstanding on the part of SUN TV and we are once again discussing with SUN TV to resolve same. 

It would be wrong for us to give a commitment of a date when SUN TV channels will resume but assure you that we will do everything possible to get these channels restored for the benefit of our tamil speaking customers.