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.
HC annuls T Group-I exam answers; asks TGPSC to manually re-evaluate scores, announce results in 8 months
The verdict comes after multiple petitions alleged irregularities in the evaluation process, affecting hundreds of aspirants across the state
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 Sept 2025 11:45 AM IST
Hyderabad: How pictures of Rs 10 or Rs 20 notes are used to transfer huge drug money across borders
EAGLE busts inter-state Hawala network in Mumbai, Rajasthan; seizes Rs 2.5 Cr, arrests 10
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 Sept 2025 9:49 AM IST
Hyderabad: TGRERA asks `The Building Co' to pay Rs 35L to homebuyer over project delay
The directive, issued on September 4, stems from a complaint regarding the 'TBC Rasagna North' project in Kompally
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 9 Sept 2025 8:43 AM IST
Encroachment of public spaces: Patancheru locals claim park land taken over for temple
This was one of 36 complaints tabled on Monday at the HYDRAA Prajavani, where citizens voiced concerns over the rampant encroachment of public spaces
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 8 Sept 2025 6:37 PM IST
No urea, no vote: BRS to abstain from VP election citing Telangana farmersā plight
The BRS party has deliberated and taken a decision on MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha's suspension
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 8 Sept 2025 4:26 PM IST
Nine BRS MLAs meet Telangana CM Revanth as SC deadline on disqualification nears
The meeting comes weeks after the Supreme Court ordered the Telangana Assembly Speaker to rule on their disqualification petitions within three months
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 8 Sept 2025 8:25 AM IST
Hyderabad: Ganesh laddu auction breaks all records; Bandlaguda sweets fetch Rs 2.32 Cr
Devotees competed fiercely for the prized laddus, not just for blessings, but to support temples and charitable causes
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 6 Sept 2025 11:45 AM IST
`No liaison agents, no toutsā: HYDRAA busts gang which extracted Rs 50L from man, promising to settle dispute
The episode surfaced while HYDRAA was inquiring into complaints against Vertex Real Estate in Mankhal village, Tukkuguda Municipality.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 5 Sept 2025 9:04 AM IST
Hyderabad motorist moves HC over 'excessive' Rs 1,200 fine for triple riding
He maintains that Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, prescribes a much lower penalty for such an offence, making the fine unlawful
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 4 Sept 2025 4:23 PM IST
Hyderabad: Vasavi Realtors asked to pay 10.8% interest to home buyers for not handing over flats
The buyers said they had invested over Rs 1 crore each
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 4 Sept 2025 9:26 AM IST
Jagan: Fertiliser delays, low crop prices pushing Andhra farmers into distress
He accused the ruling government of failing to ensure a timely fertiliser supply and fair crop prices, leaving farmers in financial distress.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 Sept 2025 7:57 PM IST
KTR slams Congress govt for recommending CBI probe against KCR in Kaleshwaram row
KTR asserted that Telangana witnessed its most progressive phase under KCRās leadership.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 Sept 2025 5:42 PM IST
