Smooth resumption of public road transport service along Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route via National Highway 2

Guwahati: The resumption of public road transport service along the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route via National Highway 2 continued smoothly, with more than 400 passengers departing from Imphal in 19 vehicles.

The vehicles comprise of 8 buses and 11 small vehicles left Imphal at around 10 am on Saturday.

The steady movement of public transport along NH-2 underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to facilitate safe and hassle-free travel for passengers on this vital route. Various sections of society have been appreciating the State government led by Chief Minister Khemchand Singh for such a positive initiative.


Today marks the first day since the resumption of public road transport along NH-2 that the number of passengers has crossed the 400 mark, reaching 428. Commuters from diverse communities have been travelling via NH-2 since 21st August, 2026.

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More than 1,700 individuals have successfully travelled from Imphal to Dimapur and Guwahati via NH2 over the past week.

The movement of transport vehicles was suspended on Friday due to a shutdown in Senapati district.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier lauded the State Government’s initiative for successfully resuming the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service and ensuring free movement on the National Highway 2.

Khemchand Singh stated that the resumption of public road transport services (between Imphal and Guwahati) will provide much-needed relief to the people of Manipur, particularly students studying outside the State and those travelling for medical treatment.

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It may be recalled that the resumption of transport service along NH2 comes after Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen jointly announced the reopening of National Highways for free movement of all communities and the resumption of Imphal–Dimapur-Guwahati bus service on 8th August, 2026 at Kangpokpi district.