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 1,000 acres of govt land from encroachers; sets target of 2,000 acres worth ₹1L Cr
HYDRAA reclaims 1,000 acres of govt land from encroachers; sets target of 2,000 acres worth ₹1L Cr

The agency clarified that it has no intention of demolishing houses belonging to the poor, however those exploiting the poor for nefarious activities...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 Jan 2026 9:16 AM IST


Hyderabad: Gachibowli Prism pub shootout hero HC Marri Venkata Reddy wins gallantry award
Hyderabad: Gachibowli Prism pub shootout hero HC Marri Venkata Reddy wins gallantry award

In recognition of his bravery, Venkata Reddy has been selected for the gallantry award on the occasion of Republic Day 2026.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 Jan 2026 9:01 AM IST


Hyderabad: How HYDRAA-DRF saved nine stranded workers from crocodiles in Mir Alam Tank
Hyderabad: How HYDRAA-DRF saved nine stranded workers from crocodiles in Mir Alam Tank

Using mobile phone lights to trace the exact location and torches to navigate through dense weeds, DRF teams reached the stranded boat after a...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 Jan 2026 8:21 AM IST


Padma Awards 2026: 11 from Telugu States get national recognition
Padma Awards 2026: 11 from Telugu States get national recognition

The Centre unveiled the Padma Awards list a day ahead of Republic Day

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 Jan 2026 4:25 PM IST


KTR Vs CP Sajjanar: What triggered a political showdown in the phone tapping case
KTR Vs CP Sajjanar: What triggered a political showdown in the phone tapping case

Sajjanar has firmly rejected what he calls ā€œfalse narrativesā€, insisting that the investigation is being conducted strictly in accordance with law and...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Jan 2026 9:33 AM IST


TGRERA bans bookings, sales and marketing of plots of ASTA Meadows project in Ameenpur
TGRERA bans bookings, sales and marketing of plots of ASTA Meadows project in Ameenpur

These lands were earlier covered by a layout application made to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 Jan 2026 6:47 PM IST


Spat over ghee for Tirupati
TTD ghee adulteration case: SIT completes probe after 15 months, files chargesheet in Nellore court

The SIT identified the directors of Bolebaba Organic Dairy, Pomil Jain and Vipin Jain, as the key masterminds in the case

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 Jan 2026 5:46 PM IST


Hyderabad: United India Insurance asked to pay Rs 7L for rejecting claim about Tata Nexon EV  battery replacement
Hyderabad: United India Insurance asked to pay Rs 7L for rejecting claim about Tata Nexon EV battery replacement

The panel has found the company guilty of deficient service for rejecting a claim related to flood damage to an electric vehicle

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 Jan 2026 9:20 AM IST


AP introduces centralised real-time CCTV monitoring of medical exams across 37 colleges
AP introduces centralised real-time CCTV monitoring of medical exams across 37 colleges

The Remote Command Control Centre has been set up to ensure greater transparency and discipline in the conduct of medical examinations

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 23 Jan 2026 8:30 AM IST


Jagan slams TDP for ā€˜credit chori’ in land resurvey, vows legal fight over Pinnelli incident
Jagan slams TDP for ā€˜credit chori’ in land resurvey, vows legal fight over Pinnelli incident

Jagan also affirmed that legal options would be pursued to secure justice for the villagers of Pinnelli who were allegedly forced out of their homes

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 22 Jan 2026 3:32 PM IST


Save Katoura Hauz: HYDRAA to support restoration of 450-year-old water body at Golconda Fort
Save Katoura Hauz: HYDRAA to support restoration of 450-year-old water body at Golconda Fort

HYDRAA assures full cooperation to restore 450-year-old water body Katoura Hauz at Golconda Fort

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Jan 2026 8:37 AM IST


HYDRAA to revive Saroor Nagar Lake in a year; focus on sewage control, creating green spaces
HYDRAA to revive Saroor Nagar Lake in a year; focus on sewage control, creating green spaces

The project, to be undertaken after obtaining government approvals, is expected to begin by March and be completed within a year.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 21 Jan 2026 5:31 PM IST


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