The Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service has restarted following a three-year suspension. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that the restoration of this route will enhance connectivity and aid in efforts to restore normalcy in the state.
The bus service officially recommenced on August 21, 2026, and operated smoothly on August 22 as well. Over 200 passengers have utilised the service since its resumption.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh honoured weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and other athletes who secured medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The felicitation ceremony took place on August 22 at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Imphal.
During the event, government appointment letters were also distributed to 71 gold medallists.
Digboi Refinery carried out a Level-2 Onsite Emergency Disaster Mock Drill late on August 21 to evaluate its preparedness for a significant industrial emergency. The exercise involved refinery personnel, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and mutual-aid agencies. The drill simulated a high-risk naphtha fire to assess the coordinated response of all involved parties.
Nagaland University and Dibrugarh University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Dibrugarh University on August 20 to strengthen academic, research, and institutional cooperation. The agreement aims to foster opportunities for academic exchange, joint research, and increased interaction among faculty members, researchers, and students from both universities.
Tensions between the BJP and Tipra Motha in Tripura have escalated after the BJP office in Khumulwng, the headquarters of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), was attacked on Saturday. Following the attack, 12 two-wheelers and two cars were reportedly vandalised. No injuries to BJP workers were reported at that time.
The North East Petroleum Mazdoor Union (NEPMZ), through its Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) unit, has suspended fuel tanker operations between Assam and Meghalaya. The union cited safety concerns for Assam-registered drivers, transport workers, and vehicles in light of ongoing tensions in Meghalaya.
This suspension affects tankers transporting petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Meghalaya. The decision aims to address security risks faced by personnel and equipment during transit amid the current unrest in the neighbouring state.
Major General Harinder Singh Mavi, Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), visited the flood-affected areas of Tizit in Mon district on Saturday to evaluate the effects of the recent floods on local residents and critical infrastructure. During his assessment, he instructed Assam Rifles officials to deliver timely and need-based assistance to those affected, prioritising urgent requirements.
Assam and Meghalaya have agreed on a series of measures to restore normalcy and facilitate the safe movement of tourists, passengers, and vehicles following the violence in Shillong on August 19. The decisions were taken during a joint meeting held on Saturday, August 22, at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Guwahati, chaired by Meghalaya authorities.
The states are implementing a 48-hour plan to move the vehicles stranded as a result of the disturbances. Authorities have also registered 15 FIRs in connection with the Shillong violence.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the state’s first mechanised rotary parking facility on August 22 at Nagamapal near Chungkham Leirak Machin in central Imphal.
The automated parking facility, developed under the Imphal Smart City Mission, was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 8.4 crore and aims to address the city’s increasing parking shortage.
The Meghalaya government has promised compensation for Assam-registered vehicles damaged during violence in Shillong on August 19. Additionally, it will cover the medical expenses of those injured in the incident.
This assurance was made amid increased tensions between Assam and Meghalaya following violence during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag motorcycle rally in Shillong.