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.
Telangana key transit hub in ganja smuggling: Over 21,000 plants, 24,000 kg of drug seized in 4 years
A significant portion of ganja cultivated in Odisha is trafficked through Telangana, particularly via Khammam and Bhadrachalam routes, before being...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Dec 2025 4:40 PM IST
Nagaram land case: SC upholds Telangana HC verdict in favour of IAS, IPS officers; plea dismissed
Petitioner Beerla Mallesh challenged the High Court ruling in the Supreme Court, disputing the legal purchase of Nagaram lands claimed as Bhoodan...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Dec 2025 2:40 PM IST
Navyās ELF radar station: Telangana HC asks Centre, state to submit report on environmental protection
The court also sought particulars of compensatory afforestation undertaken
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 16 Dec 2025 9:33 AM IST
How govt land earmarked for court complex was illegally converted into garbage dump yard in Kandlakoya
They alleged that the Gundlapochampally Municipality has been dumping and burning garbage at the site
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 16 Dec 2025 8:47 AM IST
TGRERA halts unauthorised works at Vasavi MPM Grand in Ameerpet after buyer complaints
Across the complaints, the allottees alleged that the developers undertook construction in clear violation of approved GHMC plans
By Newsmeter Network Published on 15 Dec 2025 8:11 PM IST
Hyderabad: HMWSSB to supply treated wastewater directly to construction projects to save water
This decision comes as large-scale and high-rise construction emerges as one of the biggest consumers of water in Greater Hyderabad
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 15 Dec 2025 11:16 AM IST
Lionel Messi thrills Hyderabad crowd as GOAT Tour event runs smoothly at Uppal Stadium
Welcoming the football icon, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy greeted Lionel Messi with the words, āMessi, welcome to Telangana. Telangana is rising,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 Dec 2025 9:21 PM IST
Akhanda 2 premiere shows: Telangana HC issues contempt notices to CV Anand, BookMyShow CEO
During the hearing, the bench noted that premiere shows of Akhanda 2 were held even after it had issued an interim suspension of all permissions...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 12 Dec 2025 7:50 PM IST
Hyderabad gears up for Messi match: Strict security, parking, traffic plan for Uppal stadium visitors
Spectators will be allowed entry three hours before kickoff (from 4 pm), entry is permitted only after scanning the valid QR code on mobile tickets...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 12 Dec 2025 7:25 PM IST
Uppal Stadium set for football frenzy: CM Revanth to face Lionel Messi in friendly match on Saturday
For the first time, Uppal Stadium will swap its cricketing aura for a football frenzy as Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi lands in Hyderabad for The...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 12 Dec 2025 6:51 PM IST
HYDRAA rejuvenates six lakes, prepares roadmap to save 14 more in Hyderabad
Ranganath explained that strategic lake development not only enhances water storage but also reduces flooding during heavy rains
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 12 Dec 2025 8:31 AM IST
Musi revival: āWater Man of Indiaā Rajendra Singh asks Hyderabadis to stop treating Musi River as backyard
Experts discussed the restoration and protection of Musi at the session on Musi Rejuvenation and Blue-Green Infrastructure in Hyderabad at the...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 Dec 2025 5:20 PM IST
