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
3.92 lakh voters in Jubilee Hills: Draft electoral rolls now available for verification
For the smooth conduct of polling for the bye-election, the constituency has been allotted 407 polling stations spread across 139 building locations
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 Sept 2025 7:43 PM IST
Telangana govt allows one-time relaxation of consent rule for CBI inquiry into Kaleshwaram row
The decision comes after the PC Ghose Commission highlighted serious lapses in the execution of the multi-crore project
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 Sept 2025 5:56 PM IST
Lake revival drive: HYDRAA pushes to complete first phase by year-end
Of the six lakes, restoration at Kukatpallyās Nalla Cheruvu and Amberpetās Bathukamma Kunta is nearly complete
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 Sept 2025 9:19 AM IST
Hyderabad: How 60-foot road in Banjara Hills was reduced to 20 feet due to encroachments
Many residents stated that incomplete drainage systems and blockages in existing sewers are causing immense problems
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 Sept 2025 8:17 AM IST
Explainer: How Telanganaās dream irrigation project turned into a Rs 1 lakh-crore scandal
The foundation stone laid in 2016, inaugurated in 2019 with the promise of transforming Telanganaās agriculture
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 1 Sept 2025 3:59 PM IST
SC upholds Telanganaās four-year local study rule for medical admissions
The apex court set aside a Telangana High Court order that had relaxed this requirement for permanent residents
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 1 Sept 2025 3:13 PM IST
`Trashā: KTR dismisses Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project; alleges Congress-BJP `nexusā
KTR described Kaleshwaram as the worldās largest lift irrigation scheme and a vital resource for thousands of farmers in Telangana
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 1 Sept 2025 7:02 AM IST
Ghose Commission report: CM Revanth orders CBI probe into Kaleshwaram project `irregularities'
The decision follows a marathon 10-hour debate in the Assembly regarding the report by the Ghose Commission
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 1 Sept 2025 6:17 AM IST
Revanth Reddy slams Harish Rao, KCR for āRedesigning Kaleshwaram to get richer than Nizamā
The chief minister accused the previous BRS government of redesigning the project for personal gain
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 8:59 PM IST
Kaleshwaram Project Controversy: Congress, BRS clash in Assembly over Ghose Commission findings
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the NDSA pointed out that the Kaleshwaram works were executed without distinguishing between dam and barrage designs
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 7:30 PM IST
Telangana Assembly clears bill for 42% quota for BCs in local body polls
The bills were cleared by voice vote after a brief but stormy debate, marked by sharp exchanges between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 4:21 PM IST
Telangana Assembly: KTR dares CM Revanth to launch indefinite hunger strike in Delhi for BC bill
KTR urged the Congress government to lead an all-party delegation to the Prime Minister on the BC reservations issue
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 12:53 PM IST
