Khammam | Industries | Kothagudem Thermal Power Station

Kothagudem Thermal Power Station is located at Paloncha, Khammam. The power plant has an Installed capacity of 1680 MW with 11 units under operation. It is one of the coal based power plants of APGENCO.

The plant has been divided into six stages. The station has been the recipient of many prestigious awards from various organisations including meritorious awards instituted by the govt of india. The station has received Meritorious productivity awards for nine times and Incentive award for eight times.

Warangal | Industries | Kakatiya Thermal Power Station

Kakatiya Thermal Power Station is one of the coal based power plants of APGENCO located in Bhoopalpally, Warangal.

This power plant has been developed in 2 stages. The first stage comprising one 500MW unit was commissioned. The second stage is under implementation.

Literature | Aa challani samudra garbham

Lyrics: Dasaradhi

Aa challani samudra garbham daachina badabaanalamentho
Aa nallani aakasamlo kanarani bhaskarulendharoooo || Aa Challani ||

Bhoogolam puttuka kosam raalina sura golaalenno
Eee manava rupam kosam jarigina parinamaalenno
oka rajunu gelipinchutalo origina nara kantalenno
kulamathala sudi gundalaku baliayina pavithrulendharo || Aa Challani ||

manava kalyanam kosam panamettina raktham entho
rana rakkasi karalanruthyam raalchina pasi praanaalenno
kadupu kothatho alladina kannulalo vishadhamentho
bhooswamula dhourjanyalaku, danavanthula dhurmaargaalaku dhagdhamaina brathukuluenno || Aa Challani ||

Annarthulu anadhalundani aa navayugamadhentha dhooram
karuvantu kaatakamantu kanipinchani kaalalepudo
pasipaala nidura kanulalo musirina bavitavyam entho
gayapadina kavi gundelalo rayabadani kavyalenno || Aa Challani ||

Nizamabad | Temples | Dichpally Ramalayam

Dichpalli Ramalayam temple is located at around 15 km from Nizamabad city on the NH7.

Pictur­esquely located on a hillock, this beautiful temple of Rama is built with white & Black basalt stone by Kakathiya Rulers.

An architrave at the foot of the hillock welcomes visitors. The exquisite carvings of temple walls, ceilings and door frames are on par with Khajuraho temple and display the excellent craftsmanship of the 17th Cen­tury A.D. To the South of the Temple is an extensive tank amidst which nestles a pillared mandapam. The scenic locale adds to the beauty of the temple.

Nizamabad | Tourism | Sriramsagar

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Sriramsagar is around 200km from Hyderabad in Nizamabad district, Telangana. The entire stretch of 200km drive from Hyderabad to Sriramsagar is on the NH7 which is in very good condition.

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Sriramsagar, also known as the Pochampadu Project, is an irrigation project across river Godavari in Telangana to serve irrigational needs in Karimnagar, Warangal, Adilabad, Nalgonda, and Khammam districts. It has been truly described as a "lifeline for Telangana" as it caters to both irrigational and drinking needs of larger part of Telangana.

Sri Rama Sagar Reservoir's capacity is 75 billion cubic feet, and it has 42 floodgates. It also includes Kakatiya Canal covering 284 km, Laxmi Canal, Sarswati Canal, and Flood flow canal. Most of the catchment area upstream of this dam is located in Maharashtra

The Kakatiya and Flood flow canal are interconnected with the Manair river/dam in Karimnagar district, to stabilize the ayacut under both Karimnagar and Warangal districts.

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Warangal | People | Ande Sri

Ande Sri or Andesri (born on 18-07-1961) is a famous Telugu poet and lyricist. He is the one who penned lyrics for famous 'Jayahe Jayahe Telangana' song which is now a Telangana Anthem.

Early life : Ande Sri is from Rebarthi village near janagaon in Warangal District. His mother, for reasons unknown, left him on street after he was born. He grew up as an Orphan and did not have any formal education. He received an honorary doctorate from kakatiya university in 2008.

Career : Ande Sri worked as a shepherd at local landlords estate. He was picked up by Swami Shankar Maharaj associated with sringeri mutt after hearing him at his village and the guru would often say Ande Sri is a Brahmin in true sense and Brahmanism comes with knowledge and not by birth. Without any formal schooling, Andesri carved a niche for himself in the hearts of the Telugu people with his masterpieces. His lyrics are sung across the State and many of them were instrumental in the success of Telugu movies.

Unmindful of surroundings, people love to hum or sing his works at every possible function in this region. Several times, the Ministers too have sung his most famous song ‘Gala Gala Gajjalabandi’ written in praise of the glory of Warangal. Inspired by Nature, Andesri composes lyrics spontaneously, a rare gift endowed upon him.

The rustic life, its innocence, melancholic life, birds and trees occupy prominent place through which he strives to dig deep into the philosophy of human life. For most part of the life being unlettered, he could not record his thoughts which could have created a magnum opus. Learning to write in his later years, he composed several beautiful songs which are widely acclaimed.

Hailing from a poor family in Rebarthi village of Maddur mandal, in one of his songs Palle neeku Vandanamulammo he describes the beauty of his village in a nostalgic manner. The song is so emotional and reflects a true village life and one gets tears upon listening the song. In another song, drawing a comparison between a simple bird that builds its nest on edge of tree branch and great legends and warriors, Andesri leaves a message to the present day youth who shun hard work and simple living.

A balladeer himself, he never ceases to sing and appears more energised after every rendering carrying away the young and old alike with him into a trance.

People like Andesri enrich the lives of their contemporaries by their very existence.

Untouched by commercial glamour and independent to the core, Andesri demonstrates uncompromising commitment to the cherished values of life and art.

He mostly composes and sings on nature (prakruti) in Telugu with a touch of Telangana.

He can recite a poem without preparation on any subject.

Honours and Awards: A song, Maayamai Pothundamma Manishanavadu which was penned by him for the film Erra Samudram has inspired the University syllabus committee to include it in the Telugu second year graduation text books for the next academic year starting in 2009. This is the third song to feature in Telugu syllabi after Maa Telugu Thalliki and Telugu Jathi Manadi in the 77 years of Telugu cinema.

Kakatiya university conferred him an honorery doctorate for his contribution as a lyricist.

Nandi award for a Telugu film Ganga in the best lyrics category for the song Vellipotunnava

Discography: The most popular songs are:

Telangana Anthem: Jayahe Jayahe Telangana... Janani Jaya Ketanam...

Palle neeku Vandanamulammo.....

Maayamai pOtunnadamma.. manishannavAdu.....

Gala Gala Gajjalabandi.....

Komma chekkite bommarA.. kolichi mokkithe ammara.....

Karimnagar | Tourism | Ujwala Deer Park

Ujwala and Deer park are two nice hang out places in Karimnagar city amidst beautiful surroundings of Lower Manair Dam.