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Apr 30, 2002
Naxals also created havoc by throwing bombs and setting fire to tractors with the help of some Naxal-supporters in Guntur district.

Apr 27, 2002
SI escpes from PWG attack
The Sub-Inspector of Police of Machavaram Police Station in Guntur - Mr. Y Srinuvasa Rao has a miraculous escape when six persons believed to be from People's War Group attacked him few minutes after he left his house. The six people attacked just 100 meters away from his house and are believed to be waiting for him. Their bullets hit the headlights of motor cycle while another went into the seat. Meanwhile, Director General of Police Sri Pervaram Ramulu asked the police to take proactive measure to protect themselves if PWG continued to act in this manner.

Apr 19, 2002
Activists of BJP and Congress clashed between themselves at Hindu College Junction in Guntur. BJP Activists reached the place with a effigy of Ms. Sonia Gandhi and tried to burn it while the Congress Activists who are at a meeting at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan snatched it.

Apr 12, 2002
Govt. to promote Tourism on par with IT
Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu said that the Government is keen to develop tourism sector in the state and that the necessary infrastructure is under the process of development. He inaugurated the Amaravati Mahotsavam in Guntur district. Addressing a gathering at the Bramhananda Reddy Stadium, he said that the state keen IT and Tourism on equal weight age scale. He commented that 'we are forgetting history' and that 'we need to recapitulate what our forefathers have created'.

Mar 19, 2002
WLL Phones in Guntur
Guntur District Telecom launched Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) telephones today. Speaking at a press conference, General Manager of GDT said that the BSNL charges for WLL service will be same as that of ordinary telephones.

Mar 17, 2002
Guntur Mayor arrested and released
The Mayor of Guntur Municipality Mr. Ch Yesurathnam was arrested by police and was later released on bail. He was arrested for obstructing the destruction of unauthorized constructions in an apartment near NTR Stadium in Guntur.

Mar 11, 2002
The CPI 21st State Meet was held today at Guntur. Senior leaders of the party spoke on the occasion.

Mar 8, 2002
Guntur Ladies Club met District Collector and submitted a memorandum asking for Women reservation to be implemented in the next Parliament session. A Photo exhibition on Women in Society was organised.

Feb 6, 2002
PDSU said that the State and Central Governments were safronising the Education system in the country. They staged a program at Ambedkar Bhawan in Guntur today.

Feb 3, 2002
Naxals of the Peoples War Group torched the Telephone Exchange of Dachepalli in the early hours of the day. The Telephone exchange is a CDOT Exchange of the BSNL.

Jan 29, 2002
One Naxal was killed in an encounter between the Peoples War Group naxals and the Guntur Police at the bridge near Nakarikallu-Karempudi road.

Jan 20, 2002
More Engineering Colleges in the Private Sector
Vice Chancellor of JNTU, Mr. Y Venkatrami Reddy said that more and more engineering colleges will be established in the state under the private sector. He said that out of the 102 societies which applied for the same before the AICTE, 36 were granted permission.

Jan 18, 2002
Six people died near Rajannapeta in Guntur when a Jeep and Bus collided.

Jan 17, 2002
A 3-member Gang was arrested in Guntur by the Rural Police. The gang is involved in selling of fake International Driving Permits, insurance documents and pollution check certificates.

Jan 2, 2002
Chief Minister inaugurates 16th Janmabhoomi program
Chief Minister Mr. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Janmabhoomi Programme today in Guntur. This 16th Janmabhoomi program is designed specially for the Weaker sections of the society.

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