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

Cash-for-baby scam: SIT takes over probe into crimes by Srushti Fertility Centre
Cash-for-baby scam: SIT takes over probe into crimes by Srushti Fertility Centre

The case came to light in July after victims filed complaints, prompting police to register a case and begin investigations

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 12 Aug 2025 4:59 PM IST


Phone tapping scandal: KTR serves legal notice to Bandi Sanjay, asks him to apologise within 7 days
Phone tapping scandal: KTR serves legal notice to Bandi Sanjay, asks him to apologise within 7 days

The legal notice, sent through KTR’s counsel, refers to comments made by Bandi Sanjay during a press conference on August 8

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 12 Aug 2025 11:50 AM IST


GHMC orders closure of slaughterhouses, beef shops on I-Day, Janmashtami; HC asked to intervene
GHMC orders closure of slaughterhouses, beef shops on I-Day, Janmashtami; HC asked to intervene

The court has given GHMC two days to explain under what lawful authority and for what reason the ban was imposed and posted the matter for hearing on...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Aug 2025 9:26 PM IST


HYDRAA salaries will not be cut, clarifies commissioner Ranganath
HYDRAA salaries will not be cut, clarifies commissioner Ranganath

The assurance came amid concerns among marshals over a recent government order

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Aug 2025 7:25 PM IST


KTR: Congress govt ended first quarter with Rs 10,583 crore revenue deficit instead of promised surplus
KTR: Congress govt ended first quarter with Rs 10,583 crore revenue deficit instead of promised surplus

ā€˜Where is the money going?’ KTR claims CAG report shows Telangana breached 50% borrowing limit

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Aug 2025 6:25 PM IST


Hyderabad: HYDRAA rolls out pilot micro-catchment project in Ameerpet, SR Nagar to prevent flooding
Hyderabad: HYDRAA rolls out pilot micro-catchment project in Ameerpet, SR Nagar to prevent flooding

Ameerpet and SR Nagar were left inundated and traffic thrown into chaos during the recent spell of rains in Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Aug 2025 9:24 AM IST


Zomato rider’s near-miss in open drain during delivery sparks safety row in Hyderabad
Zomato rider’s near-miss in open drain during delivery sparks safety row in Hyderabad

Zomato rider escapes fall into open drain during rain in Hyderabad, union slams unsafe weather deliveries

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Aug 2025 4:20 PM IST


Telugu film workers threaten to stop shooting from Monday over wage dispute with producers
Telugu film workers threaten to stop shooting from Monday over wage dispute with producers

Telugu film workers and producers spar over wage hike, threaten to stop shoots from Monday

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Aug 2025 2:14 PM IST


Srushti surrogacy racket: Three doctors from King George Hospital, Vizag held; total arrests reach 25
Srushti surrogacy racket: Three doctors from King George Hospital, Vizag held; total arrests reach 25

Hyderabad police arrest three doctors from King George Hospital, Vizag

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Aug 2025 10:03 AM IST


Apologise or face legal action: KTR to Bandi Sanjay over phone-tapping remarks
Apologise or face legal action: KTR to Bandi Sanjay over phone-tapping remarks

KTR has demanded a public apology within 48 hours, failing which he will initiate legal proceedings.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Aug 2025 8:50 AM IST


Heavy rain triggers Gachibowlis Malkam Cheruvu overflow; HYDRAA inspects low outflow capacity
Heavy rain triggers Gachibowli's Malkam Cheruvu overflow; HYDRAA inspects low outflow capacity

The overflowing of Malkam Cheruvu was identified as a major cause, resulting in traffic snarls and water entering residential colonies

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Aug 2025 7:03 PM IST


Vijayawada: ACB catches Tribal Dept Chief Engineer Srinivas red-handed accepting Rs 25L bribe, held
Vijayawada: ACB catches Tribal Dept Chief Engineer Srinivas red-handed accepting Rs 25L bribe, held

Tribal Dept Chief Engineer Srinivas caught red-handed accepting Rs 25L bribe, held

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Aug 2025 12:17 PM IST


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