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.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visited Ippatam to deliver on a promise, providing cash aid, monthly support, and funds for medical and education needs to an elderly woman and her family.
