# Manipur reopens highways, resumes Imphal-Dimapur bus after 26 months 2026-08-08T15:37:25+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen on Saturday announced the immediate reopening of all national highways for free movement of all communities. They also said the Imphal-Dimapur bus service, suspended since the Kuki-Zo, Meitei conflict began on May 3, 2023, will resume. The announcement was made at Kangpokpi district headquarters, a Kuki-Zo-dominated area where civil bodies had previously barred Meiteis from using NH-2. The Assam Tribune reports that the CM cited hardships like travellers forced to spend over Rs 10,000 due to prolonged disruptions. Kipgen said the highway belongs to the nation. The Hindustan Times notes the Kuki-Zo, Meitei conflict has killed over 260 people and displaced over 60,000. During the visit, the CM inaugurated a dialysis unit and a blood storage facility and distributed welfare benefits. Some Naga civil society groups protested the visit, demanding justice for six villagers allegedly killed during the conflict. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - assamtribune.com - ndtv.com Tags: bus service, ethnic conflict, free movement, Kangpokpi, Manipur, NH-2 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/manipur-govt-reopens-nh-2-resumes-imphal-dimapur-bus-service/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/manipur-govt-reopens-nh-2-resumes-imphal-dimapur-bus-service/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.