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 7.5 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Gulzar Houz tragedy: Five brave life savers explain horror of running into an inferno
Gulzar Houz tragedy: Five brave life savers explain horror of running into an inferno

ā€˜I close my eyes, I see those children’ recall the first five responders as they shared their painful moments from Gulzar Houz fire

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 May 2025 3:13 PM IST


Jubilee Ballpark residents cry foul over illegal shops on premises; no action from GHMC despite HC order
Jubilee Ballpark residents cry foul over illegal shops on premises; no action from GHMC despite HC order

Jubilee Ballpark Apartments residents plan case against civic body for allowing illegal shops on premises

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 May 2025 1:12 PM IST


Public spaces in layouts to stay intact, no unauthorized changes: HYDRAA boss Ranganath
Public spaces in layouts to stay intact, no unauthorized changes: HYDRAA boss Ranganath

Officials clarified that if 10 percent of the plots in a layout are registered, the layout must be officially identified and recognized

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 May 2025 7:30 AM IST


Covid surge: Telangana records 4 new cases; govt issues fresh guidelines to prevent spread
Telangana gears up for COVID-19 spike, monsoon diseases: Health Minister

Officials emphasized that existing cases do not require hospitalization unless aggravated by comorbid conditions

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 May 2025 5:27 PM IST


National Herald Case: KTR demands resignation of CM Revanth Reddy, following ED Chargesheet
National Herald Case: KTR demands resignation of CM Revanth Reddy, following ED Chargesheet

KTR highlighted several alleged scams under Revanth’s regime that have seen no action from central agencies

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 May 2025 12:50 PM IST


5,301 incidents, 40 fatalities, Rs 97.7 Cr loss: Govt bolsters fire safety response mechanism in Hyderabad
5,301 incidents, 40 fatalities, Rs 97.7 Cr loss: Govt bolsters fire safety response mechanism in Hyderabad

GHMC tightens fire norms in commercial zones after deadly blaze

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 May 2025 11:10 AM IST


Hyderabad gets its first IPL Fan Park: Live stadium experience at Sainikpuri on May 24-25
Hyderabad gets its first IPL Fan Park: Live stadium experience at Sainikpuri on May 24-25

The Hyderabad Fan Park will be hosted at Bhavans Cricket Ground, Sainikpuri

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 May 2025 6:58 PM IST


HYDRAA dismantles illegal hostel, car shed in Jubilee Hills, reclaims park area worth over Rs 200 crore
HYDRAA dismantles illegal hostel, car shed in Jubilee Hills, reclaims park area worth over Rs 200 crore

The encroachments were reportedly carried out by a tenant who had taken a 1,000-square-yard residential property on lease

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 May 2025 4:30 PM IST


Pushpa 2 premiere show stampede: NHRC asks Hyderabad police to explain what led to woman’s death
Pushpa 2 premiere show stampede: NHRC asks Hyderabad police to explain what led to woman’s death

The commission noted that the police should have foreseen the risks involved and taken proactive steps to avoid the tragedy

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 May 2025 3:52 PM IST


Hyderabad: TGRERA fines Bhuvan Teja Infrastructure Rs 14.91L for missing flats handover deadline
Hyderabad: TGRERA fines Bhuvan Teja Infrastructure Rs 14.91L for missing flats handover deadline

The authority also directed the builder to refund the invested amounts to affected buyers along with 11 percent interest

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 May 2025 9:47 AM IST


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Retired army man in Alwal opens fake businesses, dupes investors of Rs 4.48 crore; held

Jetendra Kumar Choubey, a resident of Alwal in Hyderabad collected large sums of money from individual, primarily ex-servicemen and operated a fake...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 May 2025 6:32 PM IST


Plot owners in Gopanpally, Boduppal complain of land grabs, illegal layouts; HYDRAA holds survey
Plot owners in Gopanpally, Boduppal complain of land grabs, illegal layouts; HYDRAA holds survey

HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath conducted on-site inspections across several areas in Hyderabad focusing on allegations of large-scale land...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 May 2025 7:30 AM IST


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