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
Hyderabad road accidents drop 12% in 2025, traffic violations jump over 60%: CP Sajjanar
Sajjanar said that the total vehicle population across Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy and MedchalāMalkajgiri districts increased to 94.78 lakh in 2025, up...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Dec 2025 7:13 PM IST
Hyderabad sees 15% drop in overall crime in 2025, but crimes against women, POCSO cases rise: CP Sajjanar
According to the annual report, the city registered 30,690 FIRs in 2025, compared with 35,944 FIRs in 2024, marking a significant decline in overall...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Dec 2025 4:43 PM IST
Sandhya theatre stampede case: Hyderabad police file chargesheet against Allu Arjun, 22 others
The case pertains to a stampede reported during the premiere show of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre in December last year
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Dec 2025 4:00 PM IST
Raidurg drug bust at co-living space triggers Cyberabad police crackdown; 1,000 more hostels to be audited
Police have so far enumerated nearly 4,000 hostels, accommodating close to two lakh residentsāboth men and womenāprimarily staying for employment and...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Dec 2025 8:00 AM IST
Hyderabad: Rachakonda police explore Hijra inclusion in traffic policing after recent incidents
Officials said the Rachakonda Commissionerate sees the Hyderabad model as a practical balance between inclusion and public service delivery
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Dec 2025 5:48 PM IST
Road accidents claim 1,446 lives in Hyderabad in five years
Data from traffic police records shows that road accidents and fatalities have remained consistently high in the city over the past five years, with...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Dec 2025 10:01 AM IST
12 zones, 60 circles: Telangana completes reorganization of GHMC divisions
With the completion of the delimitation exercise, the expanded Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has emerged as the largest municipal...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Dec 2025 8:44 AM IST
Ground Report: How HYDRAA turned Kukatpally Nalla Cheruvu into a public green hub
Residents around Kukatpally Nalla Cheruvu have welcomed the dramatic transformation by HYDRAA of the once-neglected water body
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Dec 2025 7:30 AM IST
Sankranti Kite Festival to be held at restored Hyderabad lakes; HYDRAA chief reviews status
Rejuvenated lakes in Hyderabad to host Sankranti Kite Festival, HYDRAA chief Ranganath inspects works
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 25 Dec 2025 8:51 AM IST
No license, no New Year party: Cyberabad cops warn against illegal liquor events, farmhouses under watch
Cyberabad police make licence must for liquor events; farmhouse New Year 2026 parties will be watched
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 25 Dec 2025 7:00 AM IST
Cyberabad: Non-fatal accidents rise from 2,281 to 2,827 in 2025; fatal crashes drop from 856 to 803
Pedestrian fatalities, however, registered a slight increase from 281 to 285, raising their share of total deaths
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Dec 2025 10:08 AM IST
NDPS cases surge in 2025: 1,228 arrests, drugs worth Rs 25.44 crore destroyed in Cyberabad
Cyberabad police commissioner Avinash Mohanty said that in 2025, authorities registered 575 NDPS cases, up from 421 cases in 2024
By Newsmeter Network Published on 23 Dec 2025 8:19 PM IST
