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

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

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

HYDRAA reclaims over 15 acres of government land worth more than Rs 3,000 crore in Miyapur
HYDRAA reclaims over 15 acres of government land worth more than Rs 3,000 crore in Miyapur

The land, located parallel to the Miyapur–Bachupally main road, had been under threat of encroachment for several years

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jan 2026 4:42 PM IST


No role for ministers in IAS transfers, stop targeting women officers: Komatireddy Venkat Reddy
No role for ministers in IAS transfers, stop targeting women officers: Komatireddy Venkat Reddy

The minister expressed anguish over the nature of certain reports targeting women officers.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jan 2026 4:10 PM IST


Sankranti traffic advisory: Check out these routes, diversions while travelling on Hyderabad–Vijayawada NH
Sankranti traffic advisory: Check out these routes, diversions while travelling on Hyderabad–Vijayawada NH

Suryapet district police have announced drone-based surveillance along the highway during the festival period, any unusual build-up of traffic will be...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jan 2026 11:58 AM IST


Pay ₹2.54L to borrower for failing to promptly refund surplus amount: Ranga Reddy consumer panel to SBI
Pay ₹2.54L to borrower for failing to promptly refund surplus amount: Ranga Reddy consumer panel to SBI

It directed the bank to pay the remaining amount of Rs 2,14,481 along with 9% interest from April 20, 2021

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jan 2026 10:31 AM IST


`No need to visit RTA offices for vehicle registration’: Telangana allows dealers to complete formalities
`No need to visit RTA offices for vehicle registration’: Telangana allows dealers to complete formalities

The new system is aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and ease of service

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Jan 2026 8:35 AM IST


AIG Hospitals Gachibowli ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh after patient complained of excess charge for medicines
AIG Hospitals Gachibowli ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh after patient complained of excess charge for medicines

AIG Hospitals Gachibowli asked to refund Rs 3.5 lakh to patient by Ranga Reddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 Jan 2026 4:54 PM IST


HILT policy is not for land-use conversion but for protecting environment, public health: Sridhar Babu
HILT policy is not for land-use conversion but for protecting environment, public health: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu said that the policy is aimed at curbing unchecked industrialisation and urban expansion that severely damaged air, water and food safety

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Jan 2026 7:12 PM IST


Vehicular pollution drive in Hyderabad: 51,000 vehicles booked, over Rs 6 crore collected in fines
Vehicular pollution drive in Hyderabad: 51,000 vehicles booked, over Rs 6 crore collected in fines

The Minister informed the House that as many as 22,340 cases were registered against vehicles plying without fitness certificates

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Jan 2026 5:22 PM IST


Fire mishaps in Telangana claim 163 lives, cause Rs 879 crore loss; loose, faulty wiring biggest culprit
Fire mishaps in Telangana claim 163 lives, cause Rs 879 crore loss; loose, faulty wiring biggest culprit

The minister urged the public to exercise caution, follow safety norms and remain vigilant to prevent avoidable mishaps

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Jan 2026 3:48 PM IST


Telangana govt steadfastly implementing EV policy for sustainable transport: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar
Telangana govt steadfastly implementing EV policy for sustainable transport: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar

The State is preparing a policy to ensure that 25–50% of vehicles used by government departments, school transport services, and others

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 6 Jan 2026 11:48 AM IST


Hyderabad: Youth who lost leg in accident involving TGSRTC bus  awarded ₹21.73L compensation
Hyderabad: Youth who lost leg in accident involving TGSRTC bus awarded ₹21.73L compensation

Doctors were forced to amputate his left leg up to the joint

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 6 Jan 2026 8:40 AM IST


GHMC debt Rs 4,717.81 crore; no fresh loans taken; trifurcation not for borrowings: Telangana govt
GHMC debt Rs 4,717.81 crore; no fresh loans taken; trifurcation not for borrowings: Telangana govt

Sridhar Babu said the financial stress was a legacy issue, pointing out that the previous government had borrowed Rs 6,401 crore between 2018 and 2023...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 5 Jan 2026 8:22 PM IST


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