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22 August 2026

Resumption of Imphal-Guwahati bus service

The resumption of bus services serves as a practical example of infrastructure connectivity and the restoration of normalcy in conflict-affected regions, which can be used as context in answers regarding internal security or regional development.

1 min read Day 6 of 7 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Imphal-Guwahati bus service via Dimapur (Nagaland) resumed after a three-year suspension.
  • The service operates along National Highway 2, which serves as a primary lifeline for Manipur.
  • The suspension was a direct consequence of the ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities that began on May 3, 2023.
  • National Highway 37 is the secondary major highway serving the state of Manipur.
  • The resumption involved the departure of 125 passengers via two buses and five vans.
  • The restoration of the service is framed as a step toward restoring normalcy and strengthening inter-state connectivity.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 7 in Manipur supply chain and infrastructure stability, which has been running since 26 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Connectivity is a prerequisite for both economic development and social integration in the North-Eastern region. In light of the recent resumption of transport links in Manipur, discuss the role of infrastructure in conflict-affected areas as a tool for peacebuilding and administrative stability. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following National Highways serves as a primary surface communication lifeline for the state of Manipur, as mentioned in recent reports regarding the resumption of inter-state bus services?

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