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.
āCongress compromising on Telangana water rightsā: KTR accuses CM Revanth of stalling Palamuru project
KTR said the Palamuru project was being āconsciously sidelinedā as its completion would politically benefit former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Dec 2025 1:51 PM IST
Telangana winter session: KCR makes brief appearance, CM Revanth enquires about his health
Telangana winter session: GHMC expansion, abolishing two-child norm for local body polls top legislative business
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Dec 2025 12:01 PM IST
Congress-BRS face-off over river water disputes expected as Winter Session of Telangana Assembly begins Monday
The river water disputes are said to emerge as the flashpoint between the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 Dec 2025 3:22 PM IST
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
