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.
Musi project row: KTR alleges ā¹1.5L Cr scam; BRS MLAs stage walkout from Assembly
KTR questioned the steep escalation in the projectās estimated cost, from an initial ā¹16,000 crore to a purported ā¹1.5 lakh crore.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 March 2026 12:04 PM IST
Telangana govt to set up 37 Automated Testing Stations; rules out private role
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar informed the Legislative Council while replying to a question raised by MLC Naveen Kumar.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 March 2026 11:49 AM IST
98% occupancy, 60L travellers: Free travel scheme for women boosts TGSRTC ridership
Replying to a question in the Legislative Council, Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said women passengers now form a much larger share of...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 March 2026 11:20 AM IST
Hyderabad: Consumer panel fines RC Reddy Study Circle ā¹36,240 for holding classes in cellar
The commission also asked the institute to pay ā¹5,000 towards litigation costs and deposit ā¹10,000 in the Consumer Legal Aid account.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 March 2026 9:25 AM IST
Moinabad farmhouse drugs case: SIT formed, chargesheet in 3 months
The SIT will function under the overall supervision of G Sudheer Babu, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Future City.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 March 2026 5:52 PM IST
`No violation': TGRERA rejects plea for interest on ā¹62.5L refunded by Candeur Developers
The bench also ruled that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, does not prescribe any mandatory or uniform format for sale deeds.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 March 2026 11:30 AM IST
Eluru TDP MP Putta Mahesh tests positive for drugs at BRS leader Rohith Reddyās farmhouse
Police officials said the results were confirmed after medical screening, and further legal procedures are being initiated based on the findings
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 15 March 2026 12:35 PM IST
EAGLE raid at Ex-BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddyās farmhouse: Cocaine seized, gun fired, 5 test positive
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 15 March 2026 9:27 AM IST
Hyderabad: TGRERA fines Bharati Builders ā¹4.74 Cr for Illegal pre-launch scheme
According to TG RERA, the promoter launched pre-launch offers in 2021 and collected large sums from buyers while promising to complete the project...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 March 2026 8:47 AM IST
NRSC satellite data helping HYDRAA identify lake boundaries, prevent encroachments in Hyderabad
HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said satellite data is helping authorities accurately establish FTL and buffer zones of lakes
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 March 2026 8:16 PM IST
Hyderabad: TGRERA bars Parijatha Homes from selling Adibatla flat over agreement breach
According to the complaint, the project was originally marketed as `Parijatha Prime' in Adibatla village, Ibrahimpatnam mandal, Rangareddy district.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 March 2026 8:25 AM IST
Hyderabad: Consumer panel asks Tumbledry to pay ā¹7,000 for damaging sports shoes
The commission ordered the centre to pay ā¹5,000 as compensation and ā¹2,000 towards litigation costs.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 March 2026 8:19 AM IST
