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

ā€˜Srushti’ surrogacy racket fallout:  Telangana cracks down on illegal fertility clinics across state
ā€˜Srushti’ surrogacy racket fallout: Telangana cracks down on illegal fertility clinics across state

Preliminary inputs suggest that some clinics are charging anywhere between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 30 lakh per couple

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 10:17 AM IST


Hyderabad: Realtors Aduri Reddy, Bommidi Rao fined Rs 2.85L for failing to register Showri Pearl project
Hyderabad: Realtors Aduri Reddy, Bommidi Rao fined Rs 2.85L for failing to register 'Showri Pearl' project

The realtors duo were also penalised for violating approved building plans

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 9:14 AM IST


HYDRAA Prajavani: How encroachments are being carried out in the name of religion in Hyderabad
HYDRAA Prajavani: How encroachments are being carried out in the name of religion in Hyderabad

HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath assured residents that all genuine complaints would be acted upon

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 8:49 AM IST


Harish Rao slams Telangana govt over unpaid Rs 1 Cr compensation to Sigachi blast victims
Harish Rao slams Telangana govt over unpaid Rs 1 Cr compensation to Sigachi blast victims

Harish Rao on Monday led a protest rally along with the families of the victims to the Sangareddy District Collector’s office, demanding justice and...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 July 2025 6:05 PM IST


Hyderabad: EAGLE cracks Rs 5 Cr ganja racket; 935 kg seized in major interstate bust
Hyderabad: EAGLE cracks Rs 5 Cr ganja racket; 935 kg seized in major interstate bust

The operation, carried out by the restructured anti-narcotics wing, marks the largest drug haul in Telangana so far this year.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 July 2025 4:50 PM IST


Telangana Cabinet to meet on July 28; to decide on local body elections, 42% quota for BCs
Telangana Cabinet to meet on July 28; to decide on local body elections, 42% quota for BCs

Telangana cabinet meeting comes in the backdrop of a High Court directive mandating the finalisation of local body poll reservations within 30 days

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 July 2025 10:49 AM IST


Drunken driving: Hyderabad Traffic Police collect Rs 5.66 Cr fine, suspend 144 driving licenses
Drunken driving: Hyderabad Traffic Police collect Rs 5.66 Cr fine, suspend 144 driving licenses

Traffic Police launch campaign against drunk driving, collect Rs 5.66 Cr fine, suspend 144 licenses in Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 July 2025 8:51 AM IST


Bandi Sanjay dares KTR for debate on MP Ramesh’s claims, says will boycott BC quota over ā€˜Muslim appeasement’
Bandi Sanjay dares KTR for debate on MP Ramesh’s claims, says will boycott BC quota over ā€˜Muslim appeasement’

The BJP leader alleged that the BRS leadership offered to merge with the BJP in return for quashing legal proceedings against MLC K Kavitha

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 July 2025 4:12 PM IST


Secunderabad: Srushti Fertility Centre doctor, lab technicians held for illegal surrogacy, sperm trafficking racket
Secunderabad: Srushti Fertility Centre doctor, lab technicians held for illegal surrogacy, sperm trafficking racket

The racket came to light after a couple from Rajasthan, currently residing in Secunderabad, lodged a complaint

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 July 2025 2:52 PM IST


KTR denies BRS-BJP merger talks, accuses MP Ramesh of links to Rs 1,660 crore road contract firm
KTR denies BRS-BJP merger talks, accuses MP Ramesh of links to Rs 1,660 crore road contract firm

Ramesh also alleged that KTR had visited his residence in New Delhi to propose a merger of the BRS with the BJP in exchange for shielding MLC K...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 July 2025 1:42 PM IST


CAG Report: AP, Telangana struggle with revenues, borrowings surge during first quarter
CAG Report: AP, Telangana struggle with revenues, borrowings surge during first quarter

The CAG data paints a concerning picture for both Telugu states, with low non-tax revenues, limited central grants, and high early-year borrowings

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 July 2025 7:02 PM IST


Secunderabad: DNA test shows IVF center swaps sperm, couple to take legal action
Secunderabad: DNA test shows IVF center swaps sperm, couple to take legal action

The fraud came to light after a DNA test confirmed that the child born through the treatment is not biologically related to the husband

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 July 2025 6:33 PM IST


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