India, Nov. 4 -- Air travellers from Manipur will get some relief as the Union Government has endorsed two new flight services - one each on the Imphal-Guwahati and Imphal-Kolkata routes.

Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh shared the development on X, noting that the decision followed discussions between MLA Susindro and the Secretary of Civil Aviation in Delhi. Officials from the Ministry confirmed that steps are being taken to introduce the new flights at the earliest.

His remarks come as the state continues to face road blockades and unrest, leaving air travel as the primary means of reaching the capital.

In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Singh had highlighted that for over two and a half years, Manipur residents have h...