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 7.5 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Rain lashes Hyderabad, disrupts traffic; more showers for Telangana till May 28
Rain lashes Hyderabad, disrupts traffic; more showers for Telangana till May 28

A sudden spell of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad from scorching heat

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 May 2025 8:56 PM IST


Peerzadiguda: HYDRAA clears road encroachments by school owner who took over road
Peerzadiguda: HYDRAA clears road encroachments by school owner who took over road

Toreclaim public spaces HYDRAA cleared illegal road encroachments in Peerzadiguda Municipality in Medchal–Malkajgiri district

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 May 2025 4:08 PM IST


Cracks to faulty wiring: Here are preliminary findings of forensic team probing Gulzar House inferno
Cracks to faulty wiring: Here are preliminary findings of forensic team probing Gulzar House inferno

Investigators discovered 14 air conditioning units installed in the building raising suspicions of excessive load

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 May 2025 9:48 AM IST


Two days after Gulzar House tragedy, Hyderabad sees two more fires in Bhoiguda and Narsingi
Two days after Gulzar House tragedy, Hyderabad sees two more fires in Bhoiguda and Narsingi

No injuries or casualties have been reported in both the incidents

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 May 2025 6:25 PM IST


Police deny external theft in Telangana Raj Bhavan; say colleague morphed image of woman employee
Police deny external theft in Telangana Raj Bhavan; say colleague morphed image of woman employee

Disciplinary procedures were initiated, and Raj Bhavan officials suspended accused Srinivas

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 May 2025 10:37 AM IST


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


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