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

Prajavani: How land allocated for hospital was encroached upon in Gajularamaram
Prajavani: How land allocated for hospital was encroached upon in Gajularamaram

In OU Colony, a woman claimed her property had been surrounded by neighboring fences

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 May 2025 8:32 AM IST


Gulzar House fire: Multi-department probe ordered, forensic analysis underway
Gulzar House fire: Multi-department probe ordered, forensic analysis underway

The probe will involve five departments

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 May 2025 7:10 PM IST


170 fires in Old City since Jan 2024: Illegal conversions of homes-to-shops, narrow lanes to blame
170 fires in Old City since Jan 2024: Illegal conversions of homes-to-shops, narrow lanes to blame

Many structures in the Old City are poorly ventilated, allowing smoke to accumulate

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 May 2025 6:57 PM IST


Gulzar House inferno: Modi’s family lost crores as jewellery shop gutted; stores close in solidarity
Gulzar House inferno: Modi’s family lost crores as jewellery shop gutted; stores close in solidarity

17 people succumbed to smoke inhalation, while four survived and are recovering after treatment

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 May 2025 5:13 PM IST


HYDRAA clears HMDA layout from encroachment at Hydernagar; removes unauthorized structures in Puppalaguda
HYDRAA clears HMDA layout from encroachment at Hydernagar; removes unauthorized structures in Puppalaguda

HYDRAA cleared encroachments spread across 9 acres of a Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) approved layout

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 May 2025 12:18 PM IST


Telangana schools to launch ā€˜Badi Bata’ to welcome new academic year with increased enrolments
Telangana schools to launch ā€˜Badi Bata’ to welcome new academic year with increased enrolments

The initiative will focus on mobilising community participation, identifying out-of-school children and preparing schools for the new academic year

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 May 2025 8:00 AM IST


After Gulzar House fire, two more fire incidents in Cherlapally and Mailardevpally on Sunday
After Gulzar House fire, two more fire incidents in Cherlapally and Mailardevpally on Sunday

The fires have raised concerns over safety protocols in residential and industrial areas across Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 18 May 2025 6:00 PM IST


HYDRAA warns builders: No exemptions for dumping wastes in lakes
HYDRAA warns builders: No exemptions for dumping wastes in lakes

The department has implemented 24x7 monitoring at lake sites to prevent illegal dumping

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 May 2025 6:57 PM IST


Hyderabads overflowing manholes: HMWSSB asks property owners to install silt chambers
Hyderabad's overflowing manholes: HMWSSB asks property owners to install silt chambers

Despite repeated special drives, officials say the situation will not improve unless citizens actively cooperate

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 May 2025 10:30 AM IST


Monsoon prep: HYDRAA holds workshop to discuss flood mitigation strategies in Hyderabad
Monsoon prep: HYDRAA holds workshop to discuss flood mitigation strategies in Hyderabad

Concerns were raised over the diminishing capacity of nalas across the city

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 May 2025 9:02 AM IST


AP Liquor Scam: SIT arrests YS Jagans former secretary Dhanunjaya Reddy, OSD Krishna Mohan Reddy
AP Liquor Scam: SIT arrests YS Jagan's former secretary Dhanunjaya Reddy, OSD Krishna Mohan Reddy

The report named several individuals who allegedly played significant roles in the scheme between 2019 and 2024

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 16 May 2025 10:15 PM IST


Hyderabad: Qatar Airways asked to pay Rs 45K to senior citizen for failing to provide promised services
Hyderabad: Qatar Airways asked to pay Rs 45K to senior citizen for failing to provide promised services

Rama Kanth Pasumarti, 73, a resident of Secunderabad, booked three tickets to travel from Budapest to Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 16 May 2025 1:26 PM IST


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