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.
Hyderabad Metro Phase-2: Telangana govt withdrew its earlier proposal, says RTI reply
The Ministry informed that a fresh Phase-2A proposal was submitted on November 4, 2024, and is currently under appraisal
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 Sept 2025 1:17 PM IST
Hyderabad floods: Minister Ponnam inspects affected areas in Old City, KTR blames CM Revanth for crisis
KTR alleged that Revanth Reddy deliberately avoided releasing water from Osman Sagar and Gandipet reservoirs, leading to widespread flooding
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Sept 2025 5:51 PM IST
Musi River floods: HYDRAA chief Ranganath reviews situation in Old City, alerts NDRF & GHMC
Ranganath urged people living in low-lying and waterlogged localities to shift to safer zones immediately and cooperate with the administration
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Sept 2025 3:37 PM IST
OG movie release: Telangana HC suspends govtās order allowing hike in ticket prices
Ahead of the release, the filmās production house requested permission to increase ticket prices.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 24 Sept 2025 5:32 PM IST
Hyderabad: Consumer Panel slaps Rs 2.15 L penalty on Ashoka Travels over lost baggage on corporate trip
The Commission pulled up the travel operator for negligence and warned of an additional Rs 50,000 penalty for non-compliance
By Newsmeter Network Published on 24 Sept 2025 9:17 AM IST
Hyderabadās most pressing civic concerns: Blocked drains and flooded colonies
On Tuesday, HYDRAA Prajavani received 49 petitions, more than 30 of them related to blocked drains and inundated colonies
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Sept 2025 7:30 AM IST
Rapid urbanization, rising temperatures triggering cloudbursts in cities: HYDRAA boss Ranganath
Ranganath noted that temperatures in Hyderabadās core city areas are 3ā5Ā°C higher than in surrounding suburbs
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 23 Sept 2025 11:13 AM IST
Bhoodan lands encroachment: Telangana HC issues notice to Ranga Reddy DC for failing to implement directions
The court adjourned the matter to October 10
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 23 Sept 2025 8:49 AM IST
Rs 50,000 crore govt land reclaimed in Hyderabad; six lakes set for revival by HYDRAA
Emphasising the role of youth, Ranganath said, āThe future belongs to the younger generation. Gen Z must start thinking seriously about protecting...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 22 Sept 2025 5:11 PM IST
GHMC clears Rs 150 crore Y-shaped flyover to ease Rasoolpura congestion
The project will be executed under the HiCITI initiative, using the EPC model
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Sept 2025 3:45 PM IST
Telangana officials debunk Maharashtraās Rs 12,000-cr drug bust claim in Cherlapally raid
The raid was carried out after Maharashtra Crime Branch received inputs about illegal drug manufacturing linked to networks operating across state...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Sept 2025 12:13 PM IST
Hyderabad: How EAGLE team bust drugs racket in Bowenpallyās Medha High School
During the raid, officials found a secluded room behind the main building and the cellar being used to manufacture Alprazolam
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 Sept 2025 7:57 PM IST
