Warangal, a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is known for its great history and myriads of tourist attractions.

Warangal

Warangal is one of the most important cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The city also known as Orugallu, and Ekasila Nagaram has a great history in its kitty. The city along with and Hanamkonda is said to have existed during the rule of Great Vishnukundins. As it was not enough, the city is also linked to pre - Buddhist era of history. The region has been also ruled by the famous Kakatiya dynasty of this region. Owing to its great historical and contemporary significance, latest news from Warangal is very common.

Let us have a cursory look on the etymology of the city. The name of Warangal is said to be the corruption of the word Orukal. The city of Warangal is a part of the tri-city consisting of Warangal, Hanamakonda and Kazipet.

This city in semi-arid Telangana region features hot and dry climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. It also receives 550 mm rainfall on an average. The economy of Warangal largely depends on its agricultural production. There is lack of industries in the region. The area is known for large production of rice. In recent years, some small-scale industries have been established in the region.Warangal is easily accessible by excellent road and rail networks. The city has small airstrip but it is not operational. The nearest airport to the city is Hyderabad.

During their trip to the city the tourist can explore various tourist attractions in Warangal that include Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillared temple, Ramappa Temple and Lake, Siddeshwara Temple built in 3rd century, Bhadrakali Temple, Padmakshi Temple, Govindarajula Gutta, Pakhal Lake, Kakatiya Musical Garden, Kakatiya Rock Garden, National Institute of Technology, Eturnagaram Forest Wildlife Refuge, Rayaparthy Shiva Temple built in 18th century and Laknavaram. The tours to Warangal will offer you an insight into the culture of this region.

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Mixed response to Telangana bandh, student commits suicide (Roundup) - 15 Jun 2013
. Shops and businesses were shut in several parts of Warangal, Medak

Telangana shutdown evokes mixed response - 15 Jun 2013
of Warangal, Medak, Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts.The state

Telangana shutdown evokes mixed response - 15 Jun 2013
parts of Warangal, Medak, Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts.The

Hundreds arrested in Telangana to foil Hyderabad march - 12 Jun 2013
), Communist Party of India (CPI) and other parties in Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad... arrested by the police. In Warangal, another stronghold of Telangana movement, dozens

Andhra reduces duration of power cuts - 06 Jun 2013
Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has reduced the duration of power cuts as the onset of monsoon has brought down demand.The electricity cuts in Hyderabad, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, district headquarters

'Reserving tickets' before switching loyalties (Andhra Pradesh Newsletter) - 31 May 2013
was reportedly promised a TRS ticket for the Warangal Lok Sabha seat. It was this promise

Two Congress MPs, Keshava Rao join TRS - 30 May 2013
as the party has promised Warangal Lok Sabha seat to Kadiam Srihari, who recently quit

Maoist attack linked to leadership change? (Comment) - 29 May 2013
a farmer family in Warangal (Andhra Pradesh) and joined the Maoist ranks in 1983

Andhra heat wave toll rises to 524 - 26 May 2013
26, Warangal 20, West Godavari and Nizamabad district 16 each.India

Heat wave toll in Andhra mounts to 274 - 25 May 2013
. Forty people died in Prakasam, 26 in Khammam, 20 in Warangal, 18 in East

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