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

Telangana rolls out Vehicle Scrapping Policy to scrap unfit and high-emission vehicles
Telangana rolls out Vehicle Scrapping Policy to scrap unfit and high-emission vehicles

The policy is aimed at systematically phasing out old, unfit and high-emission vehicles, while simultaneously modernising the state’s transport...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Dec 2025 8:29 PM IST


HYDRAA cracks down on land mafia in Miyapur, secures five acres worth Rs 600 crore
HYDRAA cracks down on land mafia in Miyapur, secures five acres worth Rs 600 crore

HYDRAA demolished 18 illegally constructed shops spread across a 200-metre stretch on the lake bund. Land being unlawfully used for private bus...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Dec 2025 7:32 PM IST


HYDRAA reclaims 4 acres of Telangana Agros in Mallapur, forged papers used to carve illegal plots
HYDRAA reclaims 4 acres of Telangana Agros in Mallapur, forged papers used to carve illegal plots

The State government had originally allotted 23.28 acres in Survey Nos. 29/1 and 30 to Telangana Agros at Moula Ali-Nacharam village.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Dec 2025 6:25 PM IST


HC stays CAT order allocating IAS officer Amrapali to Telangana cadre
HC stays CAT order allocating IAS officer Amrapali to Telangana cadre

The court issued interim directions suspending the tribunal’s verdict and sought a counter affidavit from Amrapali, while posting the matter for...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Dec 2025 4:45 PM IST


Telangana panchayat polls nominations hit 1.16 lakh; highest response in Nalgonda
Telangana panchayat polls nominations hit 1.16 lakh; highest response in Nalgonda

As many as 27,277 nominations were submitted for 4,147 Sarpanch posts, while 89,603 nominations were received for 36,342 ward seats

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 7 Dec 2025 12:28 PM IST


Future City set for Telangana Rising Global Summit: 5,000 delegates, 1,000 CCTVs, high-speed 10 Gbps internet
Future City set for Telangana Rising Global Summit: 5,000 delegates, 1,000 CCTVs, high-speed 10 Gbps internet

About eight specially designed venues, covering nearly 14,000 square metres, are being erected at the summit grounds.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 Dec 2025 11:06 AM IST


HMDA revenue crosses ₹3,862 Cr in Kokapet Neopolis fourth phase land auction
HMDA revenue crosses ₹3,862 Cr in Kokapet Neopolis fourth phase land auction

A prime 1.98-acre Golden Mile plot was the highlight of Friday’s e-auction

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Dec 2025 9:59 PM IST


RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%; homebuyers set to benefit as loan EMIs may ease further
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%; homebuyers set to benefit as loan EMIs may ease further

Since most new home loans are now linked to the External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR), the benefit of the rate cut is transferred to borrowers faster

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Dec 2025 3:57 PM IST


Hyderabad: Pure EV, ICICI Lombard asked to compensate Kukatpally woman after her EV scooter caught fire
Hyderabad: Pure EV, ICICI Lombard asked to compensate Kukatpally woman after her EV scooter caught fire

The flames were eventually extinguished using water, but the vehicle suffered extensive damage

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Dec 2025 9:20 AM IST


GHMC expansion finalised: 27 municipalities officially merged, notification issued
GHMC expansion finalised: 27 municipalities officially merged, notification issued

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan initiating record takeover and staff data collection following Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s nod

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 Dec 2025 10:14 PM IST


HMDA’s Kokapet Neopolis land auctions cross ₹3,708 Cr in three phases; Golden Mile auction on Dec 5
HMDA’s Kokapet Neopolis land auctions cross ₹3,708 Cr in three phases; Golden Mile auction on Dec 5

The average land price has now surged to Rs 137.36 crore per acre, marking a staggering 87 per cent jump compared to the 2023 auction cycle

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 Dec 2025 9:26 PM IST


Hyderabad: Cleartrip asked to pay Rs 1.35L to the traveler for faulty’ service
Hyderabad: Cleartrip asked to pay Rs 1.35L to the traveler for 'faulty’ service

Inform passengers about transit visas at the time of ticket booking says consumer panel to travel portals

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 Dec 2025 11:45 AM IST


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