Ada derana prime time news bulletin 6.55 p.m 2018.02.11

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6:55 PM, February 11th, 2018

TOP STORIES

1. Sri Lanka's Economy Grows 4.4% in 2017: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced that the country's economy grew by 4.4% in 2017, driven by the services sector and agriculture. This is the highest growth rate recorded in the past five years.

2. President Sirisena to Meet with Indian PM Modi: President Maithripala Sirisena is set to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi tomorrow to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

3. Sri Lanka's Cricket Team Wins ODI Series Against Bangladesh: Sri Lanka's cricket team has won the One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh 3-2, with a thrilling win in the final match today.

4. Heavy Rainfall Expected in Western Province: The Department of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall in the Western Province, including Colombo, due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.

5. New Highway to Connect Colombo to Kandy: The government has announced plans to construct a new highway connecting Colombo to Kandy, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities.

OTHER NEWS

• The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large quantity of illegal drugs off the coast of Colombo.
• The Colombo Stock Exchange has seen a significant increase in trading volumes today, with the All-Share Price Index rising by 0.45%.
• The Ministry of Education has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for schools from next year.

SPORTS

• Sri Lanka's cricket team has won the ODI series against Bangladesh 3-2.
• The Sri Lanka Rugby Union has announced the squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Championship.

WEATHER

• Heavy rainfall expected in the Western Province, including Colombo, due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
• Temperatures are expected to remain high across the country, with the highest temperatures recorded in the central and southern regions.

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