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Assam inaugurates India first AI phygital Slice bank with paperless deposits and kiosk banking in Guwahati

Assam inaugurates India first AI phygital Slice bank with paperless deposits and kiosk banking in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Slice Small Finance Bank’s India-first AI-powered “phygital” branch in Guwahati on GS Road. The next-generation banking setup blends physical trust with digital convenience using AI-enabled self-service kiosks, paperless cash deposits and withdrawals, and streamlined digital onboarding. The bank expects to expand access to responsible credit, savings and payments for individuals and small businesses, especially underserved communities, by pairing AI-driven convenience with trusted in-person support. Sarma said it reflects Assam’s readiness for technology-driven banking.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Athena opens Northeast India biggest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati expanding to five nationwide

Athena opens Northeast India biggest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati expanding to five nationwide

Athena Behavioral Health has launched what it calls Northeast India’s largest integrated private psychiatric hospital in Guwahati, its fifth facility nationwide. The move targets a region where mental health burden is rising alongside a severe shortage of structured psychiatric and de-addiction services. The hospital combines psychiatric care, psychotherapy, detox support, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery planning, including treatment for substance addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Athena also plans outreach to reduce stigma and encourage earlier help.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026

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Assam CM Oath Live Himanta Biswa Sarma to swear in for second consecutive term after NDA win

Assam CM Oath Live Himanta Biswa Sarma to swear in for second consecutive term after NDA win

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take the oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, following the NDA’s commanding win in the Assembly elections. The swearing-in in Guwahati is expected to draw Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other top NDA leaders. Meanwhile, West Bengal’s Suvendu Adhikari has arrived and pledged to push Assam’s infiltrator policy in Bengal.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Nexus Select Trust eyes Galaxy Guwahati deal worth 1300 crore as Tier 2 retail heats up

Nexus Select Trust eyes Galaxy Guwahati deal worth 1300 crore as Tier 2 retail heats up

Nexus Select Trust is reportedly set to acquire a major mixed-use property in Guwahati for about ₹1,300 crore. The move comes as Inorbit Malls expands its mall footprint across Tier 2 cities. Developers are increasingly focusing on these markets, attracted by faster consumption growth and comparatively lower acquisition costs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Hotel Palacio Hospitality to invest Rs 800 crore in Eastern India expansion

Hotel Palacio Hospitality to invest Rs 800 crore in Eastern India expansion

Hotel Palacio Hospitality says it will invest around Rs 800 crore over the next decade to expand across Eastern India, with a special focus on the Northeast. The plan includes launching 10 new properties to build a stronger hospitality portfolio, and Guwahati is set to play a central role in guiding the growth strategy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Chhattisgarh Police Inspector Detained in Guwahati Over Alleged Cybercrime Bribes

Chhattisgarh Police Inspector Detained in Guwahati Over Alleged Cybercrime Bribes

Four Chhattisgarh police personnel, including an inspector, were detained and questioned in Guwahati after bribery allegations in a cybercrime probe. A complainant claims the team demanded and accepted money from accused arrested in Chhattisgarh and allegedly released some suspects after receiving bribes. The officials had reportedly arrived in Guwahati to investigate the case.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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