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.

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.

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Telangana’s ā€˜Blue-Green’ vision: Renewal of lakes and urban green expansion, says Sridhar Babu
Telangana’s ā€˜Blue-Green’ vision: Renewal of lakes and urban green expansion, says Sridhar Babu

The roadmap was aimed at reviving rivers and lakes, expanding urban forests, strengthening flood resilience and securing long-term climatic stability...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Dec 2025 4:03 PM IST


300 wards, 300 corporators: Telangana approves GHMC reorganization for efficient civic governance
300 wards, 300 corporators: Telangana approves GHMC reorganization for efficient civic governance

The strength of elected representatives will also be doubled

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 9 Dec 2025 9:25 AM IST



`Lakes are public assets’: Telangana HC allows HYDRAA to resume restoration works at Sunnam Cheruvu in Allapur
`Lakes are public assets’: Telangana HC allows HYDRAA to resume restoration works at Sunnam Cheruvu in Allapur

The entire process must be video-recorded, and the footage submitted in a sealed cover on the next date of hearing

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 9 Dec 2025 8:40 AM IST


From EVs to scrappage: Telangana sets 2047 roadmap for zero-emission transport
From EVs to scrappage: Telangana sets 2047 roadmap for zero-emission transport

The state has already rolled out an Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, with a target to ensure that most new vehicle purchases transition to electric in...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Dec 2025 8:00 AM IST


Transport drives 23% of Telangana’s emissions, experts call for stronger EV regulations
Transport drives 23% of Telangana’s emissions, experts call for stronger EV regulations

Despite the state recording an impressive 9 per cent annual growth in vehicle sales – nearly three times the national average of 3.32 per cent – EV...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Dec 2025 7:00 AM IST


Telangana rolls out Vehicle Scrapping Policy to scrap unfit and high-emission vehicles
Telangana rolls out Vehicle Scrapping Policy to scrap unfit and high-emission vehicles

The policy is aimed at systematically phasing out old, unfit and high-emission vehicles, while simultaneously modernising the state’s transport...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Dec 2025 8:29 PM IST


HYDRAA cracks down on land mafia in Miyapur, secures five acres worth Rs 600 crore
HYDRAA cracks down on land mafia in Miyapur, secures five acres worth Rs 600 crore

HYDRAA demolished 18 illegally constructed shops spread across a 200-metre stretch on the lake bund. Land being unlawfully used for private bus...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Dec 2025 7:32 PM IST


HYDRAA reclaims 4 acres of Telangana Agros in Mallapur, forged papers used to carve illegal plots
HYDRAA reclaims 4 acres of Telangana Agros in Mallapur, forged papers used to carve illegal plots

The State government had originally allotted 23.28 acres in Survey Nos. 29/1 and 30 to Telangana Agros at Moula Ali-Nacharam village.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Dec 2025 6:25 PM IST


HC stays CAT order allocating IAS officer Amrapali to Telangana cadre
HC stays CAT order allocating IAS officer Amrapali to Telangana cadre

The court issued interim directions suspending the tribunal’s verdict and sought a counter affidavit from Amrapali, while posting the matter for...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Dec 2025 4:45 PM IST


Telangana unveils Rs 60,799 crore mega infrastructure plan with airports, ropeways, highways
Telangana unveils Rs 60,799 crore mega infrastructure plan with airports, ropeways, highways

The report was released on the eve of the Telangana Rising Global Summit-2047, highlighting key achievements and future roadmaps in infrastructure...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 Dec 2025 4:14 PM IST


Telangana panchayat polls nominations hit 1.16 lakh; highest response in Nalgonda
Telangana panchayat polls nominations hit 1.16 lakh; highest response in Nalgonda

As many as 27,277 nominations were submitted for 4,147 Sarpanch posts, while 89,603 nominations were received for 36,342 ward seats

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 7 Dec 2025 12:28 PM IST


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