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
Telangana Municipal Elections: Congress-BRS clashes postpone chairperson polls in 11 towns
The election process for mayors, deputy mayors, chairpersons and vice-chairpersons began thereafter, but tensions flared in certain municipalities,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Feb 2026 7:55 PM IST
Hyderabad Formula E case: Centre clears prosecution of IAS officer Arvind Kumar
The decision, formally communicated to the State government, clears the way for the ACB to proceed with filing its charge sheet in the case
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Feb 2026 9:03 PM IST
AP Budget 2026ā27: Cyber Crime police stations in every district to tackle digital arrest scams, online fraud
To strengthen field-level policing, the government will soon provide 3,000 new vehicles to the police department, enhancing mobility and response...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Feb 2026 5:27 PM IST
GHMC trifurcated: Cyberabad, Malkajgiri to have separate municipal corporations
The decision is expected to strengthen local administration and streamline civic management across the rapidly expanding Hyderabad metropolitan region
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 11 Feb 2026 9:25 AM IST
HYDRAA reclaims Rs 1,511 crore public land; encroachments at Kondapur and Alwal lakes removed
Two major lake Full Tank Level (FTL) zones and two park parcelsātogether spanning over 1,100 acres of lake land and 1,100+ square yards of park space...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 10 Feb 2026 4:58 PM IST
ED begins money laundering probe in Tirupati laddu adulteration case, 36 named accused so far
The ED action follows chargesheets filed earlier by the CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT), which unearthed suspected financial irregularities...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 10 Feb 2026 3:42 PM IST
No crucial case files lost in Nampally FSL fire; Vote-for-Note case files with court: DGP Shivadhar Reddy
The DGP acknowledged that the server room at the Nampally FSL was damaged in the fire. However, he assured that teams are making intensive efforts to...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 10 Feb 2026 3:35 PM IST
Hyderabad: How land sharks had wiped out Jangamoni Kunta; HYDRAA reclaims land worth ā¹700 Cr
Officials found that nearly four acres of the lake had been filled and levelled
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 10 Feb 2026 9:56 AM IST
HYDRAA cracks down on encroachments, saves 7,000 sq yards of park land worth Rs 85 crore in Uppal
HYDRAA officials acted on complaints from local residents regarding large-scale encroachment on a park site in Babanagar Colony, a layout developed in...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 9:15 PM IST
Vikarabad: CM Revanth alleges BRSāBJP nexus, says KCR blocked Godavari water for Telangana
The Chief Minister alleged that the BRS and the BJP have entered into a ābackroom understandingā to undermine the Congress, even as they failed to...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 8:17 PM IST
HYDRAA Phone-in: Citizens seek lake restoration, action on encroachments in Hyderabad
During the one-hour programme, the HYDRAA Commissioner spoke to 36 complainants, assured time-bound action, and reiterated that protecting lakes,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 6:06 PM IST
Musi Rejuvenation: HMWSSB asks officials to fast-track STPs under AMRUT 2.0
Ashok Reddy instructed that STP works must be completed within the stipulated schedule, with a target to finish construction by the end of this year
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 5 Feb 2026 8:00 AM IST
