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.
Interview: From SHGs to sanitation, Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy explains plans to improve Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation
The Municipal Commissioner said the administration has already begun ground-level interventions and aims to deliver visible results within the ongoing...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 11 March 2026 7:44 PM IST
Fake ginger-garlic paste to spurious ghee: Hyderabad CTF goes whole hog against food adulteration
One of the major focus areas during the recent enforcement drive was adulterated ginger-garlic paste manufacturing units operating in different parts...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 11 March 2026 10:50 AM IST
Telangana cracks down on ganja trade; identifies grey spots in Hyderabad
Special teams have been constituted, hotspots identified, and surveillance strengthened to prevent illegal transportation and sales.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 10 March 2026 9:05 AM IST
After Kakinada blast, AP police study Sivakasiās firecracker safety model to prevent future tragedies
Located in Virudhunagar district, Sivakasi began its first firecracker manufacturing unit in 1925
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 March 2026 8:15 PM IST
Encroachers target graveyards, parks in Hyderabad; 32 complaints filed with HYDRAA
Representatives of the MB Church and MB Cemetery Management Committee alleged that century-old church burial land in Survey No. 619 at Shamshabad is...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 March 2026 5:05 PM IST
Andhra milk tragedy: Death toll reaches 12; probe confirms Ethylene Glycol poisoning
According to East Godavari District Collector Kirthi Chekuri, a total of 20 persons developed acute renal failure after consuming milk adulterated...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 March 2026 8:51 AM IST
ACB raids suspended sub-registrar Krishna Mohana Rao in Guntur; Houses, 12 acres & ā¹28 lakh found
Officials said the searches led to the detection of several immovable and movable properties allegedly far exceeding the officerās known sources of...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 March 2026 8:23 PM IST
130 Maoists surrender in Telangana: CM Revanth urges Ganapathi to lay down arms
Reiterating that Telangana has no place for violence, the Chief Minister called upon those still underground to surrender and become partners in...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 March 2026 6:38 PM IST
Luxury flats, plots & cash: ACB arrests Gajwel Tahsildar Sravan Kumar in ā¹4 Cr Disproportionate Assets case
During the raids, officials reportedly seized documents related to several movable and immovable properties
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 March 2026 5:37 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh to ban social media for children below 13, CM Naidu announces 90-day plan
Regarding teenagers between 13 and 16 years, CM Naidu said the government would hold consultations with stakeholders before taking a final decision
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 6 March 2026 3:48 PM IST
Hyderabad: Oriental Insurance fined ā¹29.0 1L for rejecting JK Agri Genetics' claim
The Commission termed the insurerās rejection of a crop seed insurance claim as a deficiency in service.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 6 March 2026 9:21 AM IST
What is Hanuman Project? Pawan Kalyan launches initiative to reduce humanāwildlife clashes in AP
Under the initiative, 93 Rapid Response and Rescue vehicles and 7 wildlife ambulances equipped with medical facilities have been deployed across the...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 March 2026 4:31 PM IST
