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

HYDRAA restores 1.27 acre park in Hastinapuram, recovers public land in Chandanagar
HYDRAA restores 1.27 acre park in Hastinapuram, recovers public land in Chandanagar

Following a detailed field verification, HYDRAA officials cleared the illegal constructions, restored the park site and fenced the entire area

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 Oct 2025 5:09 PM IST


Consumer panel holds Union Bank liable, fines Rs 70,000 in student loan insurance case
Consumer panel holds Union Bank liable, fines Rs 70,000 in student loan insurance case

In 2011, Latika Sridatta Namburi obtained an education loan of Rs 10 lakh from Union Bank of India to pursue higher studies in the United States

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 Oct 2025 10:41 AM IST


Hyderabad: 50% buses operate without fire equipment; 143 cases booked, five coaches seized
Hyderabad: 50% buses operate without fire equipment; 143 cases booked, five coaches seized

A majority of the private buses in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal, Malkajgiri operate without fire safety equipment, out of state registrations raise...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 Oct 2025 8:35 AM IST


28 acres of historic Hasmathpet land under illegal occupation; residents seek HYDRAA action
28 acres of historic Hasmathpet land under illegal occupation; residents seek HYDRAA action

Several residents personally visited the HYDRAA office, submitting photographs, videos and location maps as evidence.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 Oct 2025 7:31 PM IST


Kurnool bus fire: Sajjanar calls drunk drivers ā€˜terrorists on road’, vows zero tolerance in Hyderabad
Kurnool bus fire: Sajjanar calls drunk drivers ā€˜terrorists on road’, vows zero tolerance in Hyderabad

The commissioner said the ghastly Kurnool incident was not a road mishap in the usual sense, but a result of criminal negligence

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 Oct 2025 2:17 PM IST


From frocks to dumbbells: Symbols spark confusion over record 58 candidates in Jubilee Hills bypoll
From frocks to dumbbells: Symbols spark confusion over record 58 candidates in Jubilee Hills bypoll

The Election Commission on Sunday released the list of contesting candidates and their allotted symbols, revealing a mix of the familiar and the...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 Oct 2025 12:56 PM IST


Telangana earns Rs 2,860 Cr through sale of liquor shop application forms for new excise policy period
Telangana earns Rs 2,860 Cr through sale of liquor shop application forms for new excise policy period

The application process, which began on September 26, concluded on October 23, with the Excise Department describing the response as ā€œsatisfactory and...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 Oct 2025 10:44 AM IST


8-year fight: Pocharam residents rejoice after HYDRAA demolishes illegal wall
8-year fight: Pocharam residents rejoice after HYDRAA demolishes illegal wall

The Bhavani Nagar layout in Prathapsingaram village, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, was established in 1978 over 27 acres with around 400 plots

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Oct 2025 7:57 PM IST


HYDRAA reclaims 2,000 sq yd park land in Kondapur, saves public property worth Rs 30 crore
HYDRAA reclaims 2,000 sq yd park land in Kondapur, saves public property worth Rs 30 crore

The encroachment came to light when members of the Raghavendra Colony C-Block Welfare and Cultural Association lodged a formal complaint through...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Oct 2025 7:18 PM IST


Jubilee Hills bypoll: 58 candidates in fray; Rs 2.84 crore in cash, 512 litres of liquor seized
Jubilee Hills bypoll: 58 candidates in fray; Rs 2.84 crore in cash, 512 litres of liquor seized

The byelection has drawn intense political interest, with major parties fielding prominent candidates for the prestigious urban seat

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Oct 2025 7:08 PM IST


Kurnool bus fire: Festival trip turns fatal for three young techies from AP, Telangana
Kurnool bus fire: Festival trip turns fatal for three young techies from AP, Telangana

For Anusha Reddy, Dhathri Gannamaneni, Chandana and other passengers, it became their last

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Oct 2025 4:17 PM IST


Kurnool bus fire: Telangana Minister Ponnam warns private bus operators of murder charges over negligence
Kurnool bus fire: Telangana Minister Ponnam warns private bus operators of murder charges over negligence

Prabhakar said that the government would deal sternly with those endangering public safety through reckless operations

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Oct 2025 1:36 PM IST


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