DIMO has expanded its specialised after-sales service network with the opening of a new DIMO Diesel Lab branch in Kurunegala, bringing fuel injection pump repair and diagnostic services under the Bosch Diesel Service network closer to customers across the North Western Province and surrounding regions.
Operating as part of the Bosch Diesel Service Workshop network, the new facility provides diesel injection pump and diesel injector repair services, supported by Bosch diagnostic equipment, genuine spare parts and internationally recognised repair standards.
The workshop is staffed by trained technicians equipped to provide accurate diagnostics and reliable repair solutions for a wide range of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
Commenting on the expansion, Mahesh Karunaratne, Chief Operating Officer – Automotive Engineering Solutions at DIMO, said after-sales service remains a key part of the value the company provides to its customers.
“A vital aspect of the value we provide to our customers is after-sales service. The DIMO Diesel Lab’s opening in Kurunegala broadens our nationwide service network and provides customers in this significant economic region with quicker access to specialised diesel fuel injection knowledge supported by Bosch’s global standards.”
Sandeep Kam, Managing Director of Bosch Sri Lanka and Country Manager for Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives, said the partnership with DIMO is helping make Bosch’s global diesel servicing standards increasingly accessible across Sri Lanka.
“Bosch’s global diesel servicing standards are becoming more widely available throughout Sri Lanka because of our partnership with DIMO. The new Kurunegala workshop combines cutting-edge diagnostic technology, genuine Bosch parts and experienced technical expertise to deliver high-quality repairs that enhance the performance, reliability and longevity of diesel fuel injection systems.”
The new facility was inaugurated in the presence of Gahanath Pandithage, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DIMO, along with representatives from Bosch and members of DIMO’s management team and staff.
The Kurunegala expansion further strengthens DIMO’s nationwide after-sales service network while improving access to specialised Bosch-backed diesel service capabilities for customers in the region.
FAO, Education Ministry, HNB and Partners Launch National Youth Innovation Challenge for World Food Day
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Hatton National Bank (HNB), has launched the World Food Day 2026 Youth Innovation Challenge, a nationwide competition inviting university students to develop innovative solutions to some of Sri Lanka’s most pressing agrifood systems challenges.
World Food Day is observed annually on 16 October to commemorate the founding of FAO in 1945. Celebrated in more than 150 countries, the day raises awareness of food security, nutrition and sustainable agrifood systems while encouraging collective action to promote healthy diets for all.
Held under the 2026 theme, “Innovate Today – Nourish Tomorrow,” the challenge aims to harness the creativity, knowledge and entrepreneurial potential of young people to develop practical and scalable solutions that can contribute to more efficient, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.
The initiative is being implemented with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation; Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources; Ministry of Environment; Ministry of Health and Mass Media; and Ministry of Science and Technology.
Technical collaborators supporting the programme include TRACE Expert City, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC), the Sri Lanka Agripreneurs Forum (SLAF), the Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL), the National Innovation Agency (NIA) and Square Hub, which serves as the technical and facilitation partner.
Sri Lanka’s agrifood systems face a range of interconnected challenges, including post-harvest losses, climate-related pressures, inefficient water use, pest and disease threats, weak market linkages, fisheries spoilage, fishing gear losses and barriers to affordable aquaculture management.
At the same time, universities across the country have significant expertise in research, engineering, digital technology and entrepreneurship. The Youth Innovation Challenge seeks to connect this knowledge and talent with real-world challenges, creating opportunities for young innovators to develop solutions that can contribute to the transformation of Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector.
The initiative is expected to provide university students with a platform to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions while encouraging collaboration across disciplines and strengthening the role of youth in building a more sustainable and resilient food system for the future.
DIMO Expands Bosch Diesel Service Network with New Kurunegala Facility
