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Assam CM Hails Resumption of Imphal‑Guwahati Bus Service, Citing Return to Normalcy
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:18 AM
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The Assam chief minister welcomed the restart of the inter‑state bus link between Imphal and Guwahati, describing it as a move towards normalcy in Manipur.
Assam's chief minister announced that the bus service connecting Imphal in Manipur with Guwahati in Assam has been reinstated after a period of suspension. The service, which had been halted amid unrest in Manipur, is now set to resume operations, allowing passengers to travel between the two capitals once again.
The minister described the resumption as a tangible sign that conditions in Manipur are stabilising and that normal life is returning. He emphasized that reliable transport links are essential for the social and economic integration of the northeastern region.
State transport officials are preparing to deploy buses on the route in the coming days, with schedules expected to mirror pre‑suspension timings. The revival of the service is expected to benefit commuters, traders and tourists who rely on the corridor for daily travel and commerce.
Local business groups and frequent travelers welcomed the decision, noting that the bus link has long been a lifeline for cross‑border trade and cultural exchange between Assam and Manipur.
The minister described the resumption as a tangible sign that conditions in Manipur are stabilising and that normal life is returning. He emphasized that reliable transport links are essential for the social and economic integration of the northeastern region.
State transport officials are preparing to deploy buses on the route in the coming days, with schedules expected to mirror pre‑suspension timings. The revival of the service is expected to benefit commuters, traders and tourists who rely on the corridor for daily travel and commerce.
Local business groups and frequent travelers welcomed the decision, noting that the bus link has long been a lifeline for cross‑border trade and cultural exchange between Assam and Manipur.