{
  "id": 313707,
  "title": "Manipur govt announces free movement on NH, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to resume",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/manipur-govt-announces-free-movement-on-nh-imphal-dimapur-bus-service",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T14:24:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/manipur-govt-announces-free-movement-on-nh-imphal-dimapur-bus-service-to-resume-101786199088645.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, deputy chief minister Nemcha Kipgen, and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen jointly declared the immediate lifting of restrictions on National Highways for unrestricted movement across the state and the resumption of the Imphal-Dimapur bus service. This announcement was made at the Kangpokpi district headquarters, a predominantly Kuki-Zo community area. Since a Kuki-Zo–Meitei conflict erupted on May 3, 2023, Meiteis have been barred from using NH-2, the Imphal-Dimapur highway that traverses Kangpokpi. The CM's remarks come as part of peace-building and reconciliation efforts following the crisis that resulted in over 260 deaths and displaced more than 60,000 people. The government visited Kangpokpi, held meetings with community leaders, inaugurated development projects, and distributed welfare benefits. The CM emphasized the importance of unity among all communities, urging people to identify as Indians before Manipuris and stressing that the state's overall progress is contingent on the development of both valley and hill regions.",
  "summary": "The Manipur government has announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for free movement of all communities, including the resumption of the Imphal-Dimapur bus service. This announcement was made at Kangpokpi district headquarters, a predominantly Kuki-Zo community area, where the Kuki-Zo–Meitei conflict erupted on May 3, 2023. The crisis has resulted in over 260 deaths and the displacement of more than 60,000 people. The announcement comes as part of the government's peace-building and reconciliation efforts, with the chief minister visiting Kangpokpi district headquarters, holding meetings with community leaders, inaugurating development projects, and distributing welfare benefits. The government has faced challenges in implementing free movement along NH-2 due to protests, but this latest development marks a historic occasion and is seen as a step towards ensuring development and peace for the entire state.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}