DIMO recently hosted the DIMO Agri Machinery Prestige Awards 2025/26 at Monarch Imperial, recognising the outstanding achievements of its islandwide Agri Machinery Dealer Network across the Sales, Spare Parts and Service categories.

The event brought together DIMO’s valued dealer partners, principals and senior management to celebrate the dedication, performance and commitment of individuals and businesses contributing to the continued development of Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.

As DIMO’s flagship dealer recognition platform for the agriculture sector, the DIMO Agri Machinery Prestige Awards reflects the company’s commitment to building long-term partnerships based on trust, collaboration and shared success.

The awards recognised dealers whose exceptional performance has strengthened DIMO’s nationwide sales, after-sales and spare parts network while creating greater value for customers across the country.

Among this year’s winners, Kavin Motors, Vavuniya, represented by A. Vickneshwaran, received the Sales Category Award. A.V.P. Motors, Rambewa, represented by N.P.L. Gunawardane, was recognised in the Spare Parts Category, while MF Tractor Works, Vavuniya, represented by Nadaraj Puwaneshwaran, won the Service Category Award for its continued commitment to customer support and after-sales excellence.

The evening also marked the 35-year partnership between DIMO and Mahindra Tractors, celebrating a longstanding collaboration built on shared values of innovation, quality and customer success.

Over the past three and a half decades, the partnership has contributed significantly to the advancement of agricultural mechanisation in Sri Lanka by introducing world-class agricultural solutions.

The event also featured the unveiling of the all-new Mahindra OJA Tractor and the LOVOL RG102 Pro Harvester, further expanding DIMO’s Agri Machinery portfolio.

The introduction of these advanced machines highlights DIMO’s continued focus on delivering innovative and high-performance solutions aimed at improving productivity, enhancing operational efficiency and meeting the evolving needs of Sri Lankan farmers.
Seylan Bank Opens 294th ‘Pahasara’ Library at Galgamuwa Maha Vidyalaya
Seylan Bank has continued its commitment to empowering future generations through education with the opening of its 294th ‘Pahasara’ Library at Galgamuwa Maha Vidyalaya in Maharachchimulla, Narammala. The latest addition marks another milestone in the Bank’s flagship social sustainability initiative.

The opening ceremony was attended by N.D.R. Jayasuriya, Assistant Director of Education, Giriulla Division; Upendra Adhikari, Regional Manager – North Western Region, Seylan Bank; H.P.A.S. Jayathilaka, Principal of Galgamuwa Maha Vidyalaya; and T.D. Wijerathna, Branch Manager of Seylan Bank’s Narammala Branch, together with students, teachers, parents and other distinguished guests.

“At Seylan Bank, we believe education is one of the most powerful investments we can make in the future of our nation. Through the ‘Pahasara’ initiative, we remain committed to creating learning environments that inspire young minds, broaden opportunities, and empower students with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed,” said Asiri Abhayaratne, Assistant General Manager – Marketing and Sales, Seylan Bank.

As part of the initiative, Seylan Bank provided the school with two laptop computers, a multimedia projector with a white screen and a collection of books, enhancing the library’s facilities and giving students greater access to quality educational resources.

The library opening was also part of ‘Pahasara Week’, which featured a range of activities for students, including an Elle tournament, a Media Day programme for Grade 9 and above, a financial literacy education programme, and an art competition for students below Grade 9.

The opening of the 294th Pahasara Library represents another important step towards Seylan Bank’s goal of establishing 300 ‘Pahasara’ Libraries across Sri Lanka. Through the initiative, the Bank continues to improve library infrastructure, expand access to essential learning resources, promote financial literacy and create a lasting positive impact within communities across the country.
DIMO Agri Machinery Prestige Awards 2025/26 Celebrates Outstanding Dealer Excellence