Sistla Dakshina Murthy

With over 10 years of experience in reporting, Sistla Dakshina Murthy from Vijayawada is the Prinicipal Correspondent at News Meter, Telangana. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College. Prior to this role, he gained experience in journalism, having contributed to media houses such as The New Indian Express, The Hans India and NewsTAP. He served as a Senior Reporter at The New Indian Express Newspaper in Vijayawada for 7.5 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

TGSRTC braces up for strike from May 7; Transport Minister Ponnam assures to look into demands
TGSRTC braces up for strike from May 7; Transport Minister Ponnam assures to look into demands

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has assured the TGSRTC employees of addressing their demands as TGSRTC decided to strike on May 7

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 May 2025 12:23 PM IST


Hyderabad: HMWSSB likely to start emergency pumping as Nagarjuna Sagar water level drops
Hyderabad: HMWSSB likely to start emergency pumping as Nagarjuna Sagar water level drops

As of Tuesday, the water level has dropped to 514.300 feet, and if it falls to 510 feet, it would no longer be possible to transfer water

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 April 2025 11:52 AM IST


Don’t alter layout plan’: HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath warns people
'Don’t alter layout plan’: HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath warns people

A section of plot owners have complained that educationalist Nalla Malla Reddy has built sheds and structures by encroaching road

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 April 2025 8:09 AM IST


Telangana is travelling backwards, Congress has cheated voters: KCR at BRS 25 years
Telangana is travelling backwards, Congress has cheated voters: KCR at BRS 25 years

KCR termed the Congress Party as ā€˜Number one villain of Telangana State’, whether it is past or present

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 April 2025 8:46 PM IST


K Ramakrishna Rao is new Chief Secretary of Telangana
K Ramakrishna Rao is new Chief Secretary of Telangana

Ramakrishna Rao will replace A Santhi Kumari, who will be retiring from service on attaining the age of superannuation on April 30

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 April 2025 6:53 PM IST


Hyderabad: HYDRAA boss Ranganath pats for nodal agency for electrical, fire safety
Hyderabad: HYDRAA boss Ranganath bats for nodal agency for electrical, fire safety

The HYDRAA Commissioner said that there is a need to raise awareness among everyone about the precautions to be taken

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 April 2025 12:25 PM IST


Disproportionate Assets Case: ACB arrests Kaleshwaram former ENC
Disproportionate Assets Case: ACB arrests Kaleshwaram former ENC

The market value of the movable and immovable property seized is estimated to be in the hundreds of crores

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 April 2025 10:38 AM IST


Congress felt trapped, isolated; Undertook Bharat Jodo Yatra to reconnect: Rahul Gandhi
Congress felt trapped, isolated; Undertook Bharat Jodo Yatra to reconnect: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy released the document of Hyderabad Resolution at Bharat Summit 2025 on Saturday

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 April 2025 8:38 PM IST


Hypersonic missiles: DRDO achieves major milestone, completes scramjet combustor ground testing
'Hypersonic missiles': DRDO achieves major milestone, completes scramjet combustor ground testing

The ground test is a continuation of a previous 120-second test published in January

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 April 2025 10:13 AM IST


ACB books Mahabubabad MV inspector in DA case; assets worth Rs 3.51 crore unearthed
ACB books Mahabubabad MV inspector in DA case; assets worth Rs 3.51 crore unearthed

The accused officer has acquired assets by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 April 2025 8:03 PM IST


Pahalgam terror attack: TTD holds security meet with 400 drivers, conducts mock drill
Pahalgam terror attack: TTD holds security meet with 400 drivers, conducts mock drill

An awareness program was organised about the procedures to be followed and how to repel terrorist attacks in the vicinity of the temple.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 April 2025 5:43 PM IST


AIMIM wins Hyderabad Local Authorities MLC seat; Mirza Riyaz defeated BJP’s  Goutham Rao by 38 votes
AIMIM wins Hyderabad Local Authorities MLC seat; Mirza Riyaz defeated BJP’s Goutham Rao by 38 votes

The AIMIM and BJP were the main contenders because the Congress, which had 14 votes, had offered to back the Hyderabad-based party

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 April 2025 12:15 PM IST


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