Imphal, April 18 -- The Manipur government on Saturday revoked the suspension of mobile internet and data services, including VPN access after ten days in five districts of the state.

According to an order issued by the joint secretary (home) Dr Mayengbam Veto Singh, services were restored in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts "in public interest with immediate effect".

The state government said that the decision was taken after reviewing the prevailing situation and inconveniences of common people as internet ban had affected functioning of important offices including high court, district courts, people who work from home, chartered account firms, health care facilities, mobile bookings, educational ins...