Guntur's famed chilli market yard installs a fresh governing body to boost transparency, farmer support, and global competitiveness in Andhra Pradesh's key spice hub.
Alumni and donors have poured over ₹10 crore into Guntur Medical College in the past year, upgrading classrooms, labs, hostels, and campus facilities at one of Andhra Pradesh's top medical institutions.
Ola, Rapido, and Uber drivers in Andhra Pradesh joined a nationwide one-day strike on February 7, 2026, demanding minimum base fares and curbs on illegal operators, leaving passengers stranded at key hubs.
Former minister Ambati Rambabu was arrested late Saturday for allegedly obstructing police and making provocative remarks against CM Chandrababu Naidu.
Guntur's week-long national SARAS Mela 2026 concluded with over Rs 25 crore in sales from 343 stalls, drawing nearly 14 lakh visitors and boosting women entrepreneurs.
2018-batch IAS officer Kathawate Mayur Ashok assumed charge as Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner on January 17, 2026, stressing tax collection and urban growth.
Guntur's national SARAS Mela fuses Sankranti festivities like Bhogi bonfires and rangoli with stalls from women's self-help groups across states, boosting rural entrepreneurship and sales.
Guntur district police nabbed 14 people and seized nearly 5 kg of ganja in a swift raid, signalling intensified crackdown on narcotics in Andhra Pradesh.
National-level SARAS fair kicks off January 6 in Guntur, showcasing rural handicrafts from across India with 300 stalls and a chilli mascot highlighting local pride. Free entry draws crowds to support women artisans.
