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

Kurnool bus fire: V Kaveri travels owner Vemuri Vinod Kumar arrested, gets bail
Kurnool bus fire: V Kaveri travels owner Vemuri Vinod Kumar arrested, gets bail

Vinod Kumar, named as accused number two in the FIR, was arrested on Friday and was later granted bail by a local court

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 Nov 2025 5:06 PM IST


Complaint filed against Maganti Sunitha and family over ā€˜fraudulent family member certificate’
Complaint filed against Maganti Sunitha and family over ā€˜fraudulent family member certificate’

Maganti family row turns public over Gopinath’s son’s family certificate cancellation

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Nov 2025 8:40 PM IST


Hyderabad residents thank HYDRAA for widening nalas, restoring access to lanes
Hyderabad residents thank HYDRAA for widening nalas, restoring access to lanes

Residents of Ameerpet recalled how knee-deep water used to stagnate at Maitrivanam junction, thank HYDRAA for widening nalas, restoring access to...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 Nov 2025 6:11 PM IST


Defection row: Telangana Speaker moves SC, seeks 8 weeks to decide on disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs
Defection row: Telangana Speaker moves SC, seeks 8 weeks to decide on disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs

The case pertains to 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress after the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections without resigning from their parent party.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 Nov 2025 10:21 AM IST


Jubilee Hills by-poll: CM Revanth says BRS, BJP share `Fevicol bond; KTR hits back with `420 promises, zero delivery’ barb
Jubilee Hills by-poll: CM Revanth says BRS, BJP share `Fevicol bond'; KTR hits back with `420 promises, zero delivery’ barb

Revanth targeted Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, accusing them of obstructing major urban projects.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 Nov 2025 9:02 AM IST


HYDRAA reclaims 4,000 sq yd park site worth over Rs 30 Cr from encroachers in Pocharam
HYDRAA reclaims 4,000 sq yd park site worth over Rs 30 Cr from encroachers in Pocharam

The land was originally earmarked for a public park in a 1985 layout, which covered 26.9 acres and included 500 residential plots

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 31 Oct 2025 4:34 PM IST


Mohammad Azharuddin sworn in as Telangana Minister
Mohammad Azharuddin sworn in as Telangana Minister

Congress leaders indicated that Azharuddin’s inclusion in the Cabinet was part of the Chief Minister’s broader strategy to ensure social and regional...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 31 Oct 2025 1:21 PM IST


`Deepfakes a major social threat’: Chiranjeevi after his fake porn videos go viral
`Deepfakes a major social threat’: Chiranjeevi after his fake porn videos go viral

Chiranjeevi said that a legal framework is essential to protect both celebrities and ordinary citizens from such digital manipulations

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 31 Oct 2025 11:46 AM IST


Hyderabad: Krithika Infra sells flats in unregistered Boduppal project; asked to refund Rs 46.45L
Hyderabad: Krithika Infra sells flats in unregistered Boduppal project; asked to refund Rs 46.45L

The authority found that the builder had violated key provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 31 Oct 2025 9:14 AM IST


HYDRAA reclaims Rs 39 crore park land in Nizampet, restores 2,600 sq. yards of public space
HYDRAA reclaims Rs 39 crore park land in Nizampet, restores 2,600 sq. yards of public space

Officials found that the intruders had demolished fencing, removed signage, and destroyed play equipment in an effort to erase traces of the public...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 Oct 2025 8:54 PM IST


From Sangareddy triple jackpot to Suryapet couple striking gold, Telangana’s liquor lottery sees big winners
From Sangareddy triple jackpot to Suryapet couple striking gold, Telangana’s liquor lottery sees big winners

The new liquor shop policy will be effective from December 1 and will remain in force until November 30, 2027

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 Oct 2025 10:32 AM IST


HYDRAA to restore 250-year-old Bum Rukn-ud-Dowla Lake in Old City, reduced from 18 acres to just 4
HYDRAA to restore 250-year-old Bum Rukn-ud-Dowla Lake in Old City, reduced from 18 acres to just 4

Open gyms, children’s play areas, and sitting spaces for senior citizens are being created on both sides of the lake

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 28 Oct 2025 7:25 PM IST


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