Guntur

A ban on single-use plastic in Guntur will take effect on August 17, with an awareness drive conducted in ward secretariats and inspection teams set to monitor warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, and street vendors. Violators will face immediate fines via the 'Swachh Guntur App'.

A study by the Departments of Botany and Microbiology found that 29 of 73 trees on Guntur's road widening project can be transplanted, while 44 are damaged by termites and marked for removal. Municipal Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok stated the GMC has planted and geo-tagged over 7,000 saplings.

Prosthetic hand camps will be held in all Andhra Pradesh districts by year-end. Beneficiaries from Guntur, Krishna, Prakasam, and West Godavari districts are currently being trained to use imported LN4 devices, with similar camps planned across the state.

Chief Minister reviews 95 projects worth ₹50,999 crore, sets a minimum monthly progress target of 7.92%, and calls for integrated planning of Amaravati with Vijayawada and Guntur.

The Hindu FIC-Sri Harini IAS Academy is hosting a seminar in Guntur on July 30 to provide a roadmap for candidates preparing for UPSC and APPSC Group examinations. The event aims to support civil services aspirants.

A man was arrested in Guntur for possessing a fake arms license and illegally holding firearms. The incident highlights violations of firearms regulations in the region.

Guntur will enforce a ban on plastic carry bags and single-use plastic starting August 15. Penalties of up to ₹5,000 and legal action will apply to those using, selling, or distributing banned items.

A tractor collided with the YSR Statue platform in Guntur, and the driver fled the scene. The incident involved a vehicle ramming into a public monument.

A panel discussion to promote brain health will be held in Guntur on July 22.

Nine individuals were arrested in connection with an assault case in Guntur. The Superintendent of Police issued a warning against spreading false information or making harmful remarks about the victim on social media platforms.

Five individuals were arrested in Guntur for murders connected to missing persons cases. An investigation revealed another murder linked to a missing person case filed at the Nallapadu police station.

YSRCP women leaders demand the resignation of the Home Minister over an assault incident in Guntur. They announced statewide protests at Ambedkar statues on July 21, alleging that women are becoming increasingly vulnerable under the current government.

A woman was assaulted and disrobed on roads in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, and the accused was arrested. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu condemned the incident, stating that the humiliation of any woman is unacceptable.

A safety initiative in Guntur has led to the relocation of ammonia storage tanks in 70 out of 100 cold storage facilities to outdoor areas, reducing risks of industrial disasters. The move addresses safety concerns associated with ammonia storage in compressor rooms.

Dr. P. Vijaya was elected to the World Stroke Organisation Board in a global election with 3,500 members from 95 countries. She will serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030.

The SSG Annual Sports Meet concluded in Guntur, with Constable S. Kamalendra Rao awarded the overall championship for his outstanding performance in the event.

Guntur topped the state for the fifth consecutive Lok Adalat, resolving a record 1,618 civil cases. This achievement highlights the district's success in alternative dispute resolution through the Lok Adalat forum.

Three individuals were arrested in Guntur with 1.5 kg of ganja seized. The prime accused admitted to procuring the drug with his mother, packaging it, and selling it at inflated prices.

Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, the former Minister, stated that the Mavigun region comprising Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, and Guntur is more accessible and cost-effective than Amaravati. This proposal by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy aims to spread development to backward areas in Krishna and Guntur districts.

The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) is urging the government to relieve transferred teachers, noting that 233 teachers in Nellore district, 80 in Kadapa, 25 in Guntur, and others across districts, including Subject Teachers and Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs), remain unrelieved.

A brain health checkup centre was inaugurated in Guntur. The facility aims to provide specialized health assessments for brain-related conditions.

Three people were killed when two lorries collided and caught fire in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. One lorry was transporting stones, and the other was carrying a paper consignment, according to Guntur District Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal.

Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu launches Eruvaka Pournami in Guntur and assures the government's commitment to farmers' welfare. The government aims to make farming profitable and provide stable incomes for farmers.

AP Chambers' Women Entrepreneurs Wing (Central Zone) organized a digital marketing session for women entrepreneurs in Guntur, attended by nearly 40 participants.

Dr. Yerra Rajesh presented a research paper on hydronephrosis, a childhood kidney condition, at a Paris Congress. The research focuses on addressing kidney swelling in children.

AP Drone Corp., a Bengaluru-based aerospace company, has signed a pact to develop a drone delivery network connecting Amaravati, Vijayawada, and Guntur. The initiative involves collaboration with stakeholders in healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce sectors to enable drone operations.

China's rejection of chilli consignments due to Methamidophos traces has raised concerns among Andhra Pradesh exporters and farmers. Exporters are urging the government to strengthen monitoring and promote scientific pesticide use, while the Spices Board in Guntur is conducting quality improvement programs.

Pemmasani inaugurated new facilities at SKBMM High School in Guntur. The event marks the opening of upgraded infrastructure at the educational institution.

SCoR will short-terminate several trains between Guntur, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, and Narsapur stations due to Narsapur yard development works. An official confirmed the train regulations.

Project Cheyutha, a humanitarian initiative providing free LN-4 prosthetic hands, was launched by the District Collector in Anantapur. Free hand-fitting camps will be conducted in Guntur, Vizianagaram, and Anantapur for eligible beneficiaries.

Guntur’s Lam Farm has introduced two new chili varieties to compete with existing ones like Teja and Byadgi. The seeds, priced at ₹1,200 per kg, are limited to 250 grams per farmer and sold exclusively at Lam Farm.

A free orthopaedic medical camp is scheduled to take place in Guntur on June 14. The event aims to provide medical services related to orthopaedics to the public.

AI-assisted eye screening has begun at GGH in Guntur, with plans to expand to Kurnool and Visakhapatnam this month. The pilot project aims to screen around 9,000 people over three months for diabetic retinopathy.

A woman attempted suicide at a grievance redressal center in Guntur, causing panic. The incident occurred during a public service interaction, but no further details are provided.

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary addressed public grievances in Guntur. The event was held in the city of Guntur.

The Lalitha PVS institute in Guntur has begun operations with over 40 specialties and a 600-bed capacity.

Police are searching for a Guntur NRI family accused of job and visa fraud. The couple has been missing for months, and ACP N.V.S.K. Durga Rao is leading the investigation.