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

Telangana Govt presents P.C. Ghose Report on Kaleshwaram, sparks Opposition row
Telangana Govt presents P.C. Ghose Report on Kaleshwaram, sparks Opposition row

The government distributed the voluminous 650-page Ghose Commission report in digital format to all legislators, providing pen drives

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 31 Aug 2025 11:38 AM IST


Telangana CM accuses BRS of blocking 42% reservations for Backward Classes
Telangana CM accuses BRS of blocking 42% reservations for Backward Classes

Revanth Reddy strongly criticized BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar for accusing the Congress of failing to pursue the matter in Delhi

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 31 Aug 2025 11:10 AM IST


Telangana Cabinet clears 42% BC Quota, nominates Kodandaram, Azharuddin to Council
Telangana Cabinet clears 42% BC Quota, nominates Kodandaram, Azharuddin to Council

The government is also considering issuing a GO to implement the quota ahead of elections, fulfilling the Congress’s Kamareddy BC Declaration of 2023.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 Aug 2025 6:20 PM IST


Kaleshwaram Controversy: Harish Rao approaches HC, amid stormy Assembly debate
Kaleshwaram Controversy: Harish Rao approaches HC, amid stormy Assembly debate

Harish argued that the government should be restrained from acting on the findings until the case is decided

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 Aug 2025 2:14 PM IST


Telangana Assembly condoles Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinaths demise, adjourns to Sunday
Telangana Assembly condoles Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath's demise, adjourns to Sunday

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy moved the condolence motion, which was supported by members across party lines

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 Aug 2025 1:54 PM IST


`Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Kaavalayya Urea’:  KTR stages protest with empty bags, blasts Revanth govt
`Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Kaavalayya Urea’: KTR stages protest with empty bags, blasts Revanth govt

KTR said that under the Congress, farmers were being forced to stand in long queues, even during festivals, to procure urea.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 Aug 2025 10:35 AM IST


Rainwater harvesting: Let gated communities, RWAs take the call first, says HYDRAA boss Ranganath
Rainwater harvesting: Let gated communities, RWAs take the call first, says HYDRAA boss Ranganath

He cited HYDRAA’s earlier success in sensitising people about lake Full Tank Levels (FTLs) and buffer zones as an example of effective awareness...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 Aug 2025 7:58 AM IST


Kaleshwaram report, urea crisis, rain damage to dominate Telangana Assembly from Aug 30
Kaleshwaram report, urea crisis, rain damage to dominate Telangana Assembly from Aug 30

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has summoned both the Assembly and Legislative Council to meet at 10:30 am on August 30

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 Aug 2025 6:01 PM IST


Jagan hits out at CM Naidu for `diluting promise of free bus travel for women
Jagan hits out at CM Naidu for `diluting' promise of free bus travel for women

He further noted that 950 out of 1,560 non-stop express services were excluded, making the scheme inaccessible to many women

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 Aug 2025 9:31 AM IST


Intensify flood relief operations, prepare compensation proposals: CM Revanth to officers
Intensify flood relief operations, prepare compensation proposals: CM Revanth to officers

Unprecedented rainfall in Kamareddy and Medak triggered flash floods, displacing families and damaging farmlands

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 Aug 2025 8:48 AM IST


Telangana removes all Transport Department check posts to ensure seamless travel, improve logistics
Telangana removes all Transport Department check posts to ensure seamless travel, improve logistics

The Centre highlighted that several states had already dismantled such posts

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 Aug 2025 8:06 AM IST


Kamareddy, Medak record heaviest rainfall in 50 years; IAF airlifts stranded villagers
Kamareddy, Medak record heaviest rainfall in 50 years; IAF airlifts stranded villagers

Officials confirmed that thousands of people were rescued over the past 24 hours as disaster response teams worked round-the-clock

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 Aug 2025 5:55 PM IST


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