Telangana Navodaya Schools
Complete Guide & Admission 2026 Updated: April 2026 Free Residential Education for Rural Students Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in Telangana offer a life-changing opportunity for talented rural children: world-class free education, boarding, and holistic development from Class 6 to 12. Managed by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) under the Ministry of Education, these schools are a beacon of equality and excellence. Key highlights: Zero tuition fees · CBSE curriculum · Residential campus · Focus on rural talent · Reservation for girls, SC/ST/OBC · National integration through student migration.
History & Vision The JNV system was established in 1986 by Prime Minister Rajiv Gan…
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Kadem River
🌿 Kadem (Kaddam) River A sacred left-bank tributary of Godavari · Lifeline of Northern Telangana 📏 Length: 86 km | 🌱 Origin: Kaddam Reserve Forest | 🏞️ Outflows into: Godavari River Kadem River (also spelled Kaddam ) is a major left-bank tributary of the Godavari River . Rising from the dense Kaddam reserve forest , this seasonal yet life-giving river flows across Adilabad and Nirmal districts before merging gracefully into the Godavari at Bellal village . Its basin is dotted with hillocks, tribal settlements, and one of Telangana’s highest waterfalls — Kuntala Falls . 🌊 ORIGIN Near Umarda (Buzurg) Bazarhathnoor, Adilabad 📍 END / CONFLUENCE Bellal village Kaddam (Peddur), Nirmal 🗺️ DISTRICTS Adilaba…
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Krishna River in Telangana
Origin, Tributaries, and Cultural Significance in Telangana The Krishna River , also known as the Kistna or Krishnaveni , is one of India's most vital waterways. It is the third-longest river in India (after the Ganges and Godavari) and the second-longest river of Peninsular India (after the Godavari). Furthermore, it is the fourth-largest in terms of water inflows and river basin area in India, after the Ganges, Godavari, and Brahmaputra. This mighty river is not just a source of water; it is a lifeline for millions, a geographical divider, and a sacred entity hosting grand festivals like Krishna Pushkaralu. 📊 Key Facts & Figures at a Glance 🌊 Origin Jor village, Mahabaleswar (Western …
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Aggalayya: Ayurveda & Jaina Legacy
The 11th Century Surgical Wizard of Telangana Royal Physician (Ayurveda) · Mahasamantha · Vaidyaratnakara Pranacharya · Vaidyasikhamani · 1034–1074 CE Name Aggalayya (Aggalarasa) — flourished 1034 AD – 1074 AD Spouse Vallikambe (praised for philanthropic qualities) Born / Died c. 1000 AD – c. 1080 AD Profession Royal Physician (Ayurveda), Mahasamanta (feudal lord), Gavunda (village headman) Titles Vaidyaratnakara, Pranacharya, Naravaidya, Vaidyasikhamani, Mahasamanta Religion Jainism (devout Jaina, follower of Yapaniya sangha, Maduvagana) Inscriptions Yadadri Bhuvanagiri (Saidapur / Saidapuram), Sangareddy (Sirur, Singuru, Narayankhed Mandal) — 1034 AD to 1074 AD The Saidapur Jaina Inscription (1034 CE) Dis…
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Epigraphia Telanganica: Irrigation Inscriptions of Telangana
Irrigation Tanks of Telangana Based on Epigraphia Telanganica (Vol. I–IV) • Verified with modern districts of Telangana (33-district structure)
Source: Epigraphia Telanganica (Volumes I–IV). Modern districts verified against Telangana's 33-district structure (created 2016, updated 2019). Places like "Mahabubabad," "Jangaon," "Nagarkurnool," "Jogulamba Gadwal," "Hanamkonda," "Suryapet," "Yadadri Bhuvanagiri," "Siddipet," "Jagtial," "Peddapalli," "Kamareddy," "Rajanna Sircilla," "Jayashankar Bhupalpally," "Mancherial," "Kumuram Bheem Asifabad,…
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