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August 31, 2001
Minister Sri N Janardhan Reddy made a surprise visit to Petrol Bunks, Kerosene Depots, Gas Godowns and Ration centers in Guntur.

August 22, 2001
The SI who lost his life in the recent naxal landmine blast was laid to rest yesterday at his home town of Markhapur in Guntur district.

August 20, 2001
9 Policemen dies of landmine set by Naxals 9 Policemen died in a land mine explosion being set by the Peoples War Group Naxals. All the dead except the driver are Policemen returning from the Panchayat Election duty. The landmine was placed between Remidicharla and Bandlametla areas in Guntur district

August 16, 2001
The Forest Department started plantation of plants in 250 hectares of land under the Joint Forest Management Scheme 2001-2002 in Guntur District.

August 13, 2001
30 Vilages in Guntur to be problamatic
Guntur District SI, Mr. Poorna Chandra Rao said that there were 30 Villages found to be problematic and that the District Police is taking all care to see that tomorrows Panchayat Elections will be conducted peacefully.

August 11, 2001
Electricity Bills scam unearthed
Sri K Durga Prasad announced that a scam of Electricity bills took place in Guntur. It was believed that some employees of the Electricity Department who collected the bills did not pay them to the Government. He said that notices were issued to all the employees and authorities who were involved in the scam and that they are required to return back with proper response.

August 9, 2001
A Farmer in Ramachandrapuram, Guntur found out about 9 coins dating back to the Roman Ages of 1-2 Centuries BC. The coins had symbols of Roman Kings including Augusts and Caesar and Roman Gods on the other side. Archeology Department began to find a possible link between Andhra Region and the Roman Regions.

July 31, 2001
Congress leader meet to discuss on its loss in Guntur
Congress Members met in Guntur today to discuss the various reasons for the defeat of 8 of its members in the recent ZPTC elections in which the members lost by less than 500 votes. Mr. Rayapati Srinuvas commented that the TDP has done many misappropriation during the elections.

July 28, 2001
Four people were killed in a road accident when a speeding lorry hit another at Vadapalli Bridge in Guntur district.

July 10, 2001
Two TDP activists were murdered in the late night hours in Guntur district. It is believed that the two were killed by the rival party for changing between parties.

June 24, 2001
A Group of decoits looted Rs. 1 Lakh from passengers in the Vinukonda - Hyderabad Express Bus at Bommarajupalle of Vinukonda area in Guntur District during late night hours.

May 28, 2001
Naxals of the Peoples War group blasted the telephone exchange of Dachepalle in Guntur District.

May 26, 2001
Minister Mrs. S Aruna said that the State Government will be establishing Resort Hospitals in the state. She said that World Bank funds will be utilised for provision of basic infrastructure. She made surprise visits to various Hospitals in Guntur district.

May 25, 2001
The Peoples War Group Naxals blasted a culvert between the Gamalapadu village and Durga Cement Factory in Guntur.

May 22, 2001
A Rowdy sheeter escaped form Police custody in Guntur district. Police have fired two rounds but the rowdy managed to escape. One person was injured in the operation.

May 20, 2001
Mr. Mohd Jani - Convenor of All-India Minorities Forum announced that the state level Minorities Convention will be held in Guntur on June 1st and 2nd.

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