(3 June 2010 9:15 pm)

NEW DELHI: Discovery Science and Discovery Turbo are to be launched in Sri Lanka and will be aired on the island nation's direct-to-home platform Dialog TV.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific claims that Discovery Networks have a very good viewership in Sri Lanka with its three channels – Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Discovery Travel & Living. With two new channels it is strengthening its portfolio in the region.

Underlining the company's growth strategy, Discovery SVP and GM -India Rahul Johri said, “The launch of Discovery Science and Discovery Turbo on Dialog TV reiterates our strategy to offer viewers distinctive, relevant and highest quality content from the Discovery portfolio to viewers in Sri Lanka."

Dialog TV CEO Nushad Perera added, "Discovery channels enjoy strong brand affinity in Sri Lanka, and its programming compliments our philosophy of enriching and adding value to viewer experience. The addition of Discovery Science and Turbo will serve to complete our channel offering; providing viewers an inclusive infotainment experience."

Discovery Science is the network dedicated to making science programming accessible, relevant and entertaining and reaches more than four million subscribers in the Asia Pacific region.

New programmes include 100 Things That Will Change Your Life, Beautiful Minds, and How It's Made. Discovery Turbo is a channel dedicated to all things motored. Offering adrenaline-fuelled entertainment for those who love the thrill of speed, some new programmes are Mean Green Machines, Wheelers Dealers, and Racer Girlz.