Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Sistla Dakshina Murthy is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of reporting experience and is currently serving as Principal Correspondent at NewsMeter, Telangana. He is presently based in Hyderabad. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College, he has worked with several reputed media organisations, including The New Indian Express, and The Hans India. He spent nearly seven years as a Senior Reporter with The New Indian Express in Vijayawada, gaining extensive experience in field reporting. You can follow his work on Twitter at @Murthy_BZA.
HYDRAA chief inspects Durgam Cheruvu amid sewage pollution, foul smell complaints
The Commissioner expressed strong displeasure over untreated sewage being allowed to flow directly into the lake through stormwater drains, even...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 20 Jan 2026 8:06 PM IST
Telangana finalises Mayor reservations: 50% seats for women, GHMC reserved
As per the final allocation, women have been given half of the total posts across corporations and municipalities, marking a major push for womenās...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 Jan 2026 5:51 PM IST
`Nine-year delayā: TGRERA calls out Pacifica Construction; asks to handover flat in AAVAS HYDERABADā to homebuyer
The complainants had booked Flat No. AW5-504 in the AAVAS HYDERABAD project in December 2016 for a total consideration of Rs 32.88 lakh
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 Jan 2026 10:20 AM IST
Hyderabad: Telangana amends building permission rules, makes TDR mandatory for high-rise constructions
The amended rules apply across 300 divisions within the existing GHMC limits, extending up to the ORR, officially notified as the Telangana Core Urban...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 Jan 2026 9:13 AM IST
One last chance: SC seeks Telangana speakerās response, sets 2 weeks deadline
The court asked the Assembly Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, to submit an affidavit explaining the procedure adopted in deciding the disqualification...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Jan 2026 4:45 PM IST
Kakinada: Andhra set to launch Indiaās first large-scale green ammonia project on Jan 17
Andhra Pradesh to house Indiaās first large-scale green ammonia project in Kakinada, AM Green to invest USD 10B
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Jan 2026 11:04 AM IST
Sankranti: Despite ban, bloodied cockfights held in Andhra districts; bettor walks away with ā¹1.53 Cr bounty
Defying court ban, cockfights galore in Andhra; bettor walks away with ā¹1.53 Cr bounty
By Newsmeter Network Published on 16 Jan 2026 9:53 AM IST
Cockfights ban flouted in AP: Betting events held under floodlights, VVIP galleries
Despite prohibitory orders, organisers went ahead with the events, drawing large crowds from within the State and neighbouring regions
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 15 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST
Nallacheruvuās restoration: Kukatpally residents celebrate kite festival at lake, HYDRAA chief joins
The lakefront witnessed a celebratory atmosphere, with families and walkers gathering in large numbers
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 15 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST
Relief for bar owners as Andhra scraps extra excise tax, brings uniform pricing on liquor
Officials said the primary objective of the policy revision is to ensure uniform pricing and remove disparities in liquor pricing that had adversely...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Jan 2026 8:30 AM IST
Municipal Elections: Over 52.43 lakh voters in urban Telangana, women outnumber men
Among municipal corporations, Nizamabad tops the list with 3,48,051 voters, making it the largest urban electorate in the state
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Jan 2026 7:30 AM IST
Amberpet residents celebrate Bathukamma Kuntaās restoration with kite festival
Locals expressed joy over the dramatic change in their surroundings after encroachments were removed and Bathukamma Kunta was restored
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Jan 2026 7:00 AM IST
