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 6.7 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA
Hyderabad: Consumer panel asks Tumbledry to pay ā¹7,000 for damaging sports shoes
The commission ordered the centre to pay ā¹5,000 as compensation and ā¹2,000 towards litigation costs.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 March 2026 8:19 AM IST
Interview: From SHGs to sanitation, Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy explains plans to improve Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation
The Municipal Commissioner said the administration has already begun ground-level interventions and aims to deliver visible results within the ongoing...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 11 March 2026 7:44 PM IST
Hyderabad: Oriental Insurance fined ā¹29.0 1L for rejecting JK Agri Genetics' claim
The Commission termed the insurerās rejection of a crop seed insurance claim as a deficiency in service.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 6 March 2026 9:21 AM IST
Hyderabad: Pragathi Nagar residents send SOS to HYDRAA over crematorium encroachment
The residents have approached the HYDRAA Prajavani grievance forum seeking immediate intervention.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 March 2026 9:35 AM IST
Selling defective car: Hyderabad consumer panel fines dealer ā¹2.7L
The Commission held that the seller misrepresented the vehicleās condition and failed to transfer ownership, amounting to unfair trade practice and...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 March 2026 8:47 AM IST
How Srikakulam BC Welfare officer was collecting kickbacks from hostel officers at Rs 15 per student
The total value of the assets identified so far is estimated at around Rs 1.10 crore
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 March 2026 8:24 PM IST
GST collections: Telangana records 14% growth to ā¹4,125 Cr in Feb; Andhra 5.45% to ā¹3,061 Cr
Telanganaās GST collections rose to Rs 4,125 crore in February, compared to Rs 3,619 crore in February last year, registering a robust 14% growth,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 March 2026 10:09 AM IST
21 killed in massive Kakinada fireworks factory blast; AP CM Naidu orders probe
The blast occurred at Surya Sri Fire Works, located near the Godavari canal in Vetlapalem under Samaralkota mandal
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 4:01 PM IST
Telanganaās NPDCL hits record 6,057 MW peak power demand ahead of Summer
The CMD said the DISCOM had undertaken advance planning and swift measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply despite the sharp rise in demand
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 3:02 PM IST
Hyderabad: Life Slimming Clinic fined ā¹80K for botched skin treatment
The clinic charged him Rs 53,100 for the treatment package. However, the complainant stated that the treatment did not yield the promised results.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 10:36 AM IST
Hyderabad: TGRERA restrains plot alienation at Dhriti Nirvana over fraud charges
The complainant paid ā¹40 lakh between July and November 2021, and an additional ā¹5 lakh in May 2022 after the developer sought time, citing financial...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Feb 2026 8:12 AM IST
Adulterated ghee used in 20.01 crore Tirumala laddus between 2019ā24, claims CM Naidu
In a detailed presentation, the Chief Minister alleged that ā¹234 crore worth of ghee was procured under relaxed tender norms and used to make 20.01...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Feb 2026 8:18 PM IST
