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

Gaddar Awards: Revanth Reddy presents best actor award to Allu Arjun for Pushpa-2
Gaddar Awards: Revanth Reddy presents best actor award to Allu Arjun for Pushpa-2

The Gaddar Awards mark a new chapter in the state's cultural landscape, replacing the former Nandi Awards

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jun 2025 10:04 PM IST


Telanganas Dial-112 foils rape attempt, child abduction, molestation, murder in one day
Telangana's Dial-112 foils rape attempt, child abduction, molestation, murder in one day

On June 13, four serious incidents were reported from various parts of Telangana

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jun 2025 7:51 PM IST


Hyderabad: Standard 3 student killed, father injured after school bus hit car; driver held
Hyderabad: Transport dept books 62 school buses over safety norm breaches

Parents and child safety activists have demanded transparency in the fitness certification process

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jun 2025 6:01 PM IST


Hyderabad real estate logs over Rs 4,000 crore in May deals; signs of revival, says Knight Frank India
Hyderabad real estate logs over Rs 4,000 crore in May deals; signs of revival, says Knight Frank India

The rise in transaction value was driven largely by a surge in premium housing demand

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jun 2025 8:00 AM IST


Agri Gold scam: ED restores assets worth Rs 611 crore to victims, total crosses Rs 3,950 crore
Agri Gold scam: ED restores assets worth Rs 611 crore to victims, total crosses Rs 3,950 crore

The estimated market value of all the recovered assets is over Rs 7,000 crore

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jun 2025 5:47 PM IST


Belum Caves in Andhra Pradesh is now a Geo Heritage site
Belum Caves in Andhra Pradesh is now a Geo Heritage site

Located in Kolimigundla mandal, the caves date back to 450 BCE and spread across 23 acres, making them India’s longest underground cave system

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jun 2025 5:23 PM IST


Warangal’s Vangara cops hit the road on bicycles to rebuild trust with villagers
Warangal’s Vangara cops hit the road on bicycles to rebuild trust with villagers

This initiative, inspired by Gandhian values of simplicity and grassroots connection

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 12 Jun 2025 7:48 AM IST


Drug bust at folk singer Mangli’s birthday bash in Chevella; one test positive for marijuana
Drug bust at folk singer Mangli’s birthday bash in Chevella; one test positive for marijuana

The party, held at Tripura Resorts near Eerlapally village, was attended by around 48 guests, including well-known personalities

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Jun 2025 2:55 PM IST


Kaleshwaram project probe: KCR appears before PC Ghose Commission to record his statement
Kaleshwaram project probe: KCR appears before PC Ghose Commission to record his statement

It was constituted in March 2024 by the Congress-led Telangana government under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Jun 2025 12:17 PM IST


Walking track, tree lines, seating areas: HYDRAA to transform Cherlapally Jail lake into eco-friendly public space
Walking track, tree lines, seating areas: HYDRAA to transform Cherlapally Jail lake into eco-friendly public space

The initiative comes after the Director General of Prisons, Soumya Mishra, sought HYDRAA’s help in restoring and beautifying the neglected water body

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Jun 2025 8:21 AM IST


HYDRAA chief inspects stormwater drains in Patny and Chintal Basti, orders faster nala expansion
HYDRAA chief inspects stormwater drains in Patny and Chintal Basti, orders faster nala expansion

HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath has directed officials to expedite nala (stormwater drain) expansion works across key flood-prone areas

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jun 2025 6:45 PM IST


Stuffed in cages, wounded dogs: PETA accuses Palamur Biosciences in Telangana of animal cruelty
Stuffed in cages, wounded dogs: PETA accuses Palamur Biosciences in Telangana of animal cruelty

PETA alleges rampant animal cruelty at Palamur Biosciences in Telangana, seeks govt’s intervention

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jun 2025 3:45 PM IST


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