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.
Kaleshwaram Project Controversy: Congress, BRS clash in Assembly over Ghose Commission findings
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the NDSA pointed out that the Kaleshwaram works were executed without distinguishing between dam and barrage designs
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 7:30 PM IST
Telangana Assembly clears bill for 42% quota for BCs in local body polls
The bills were cleared by voice vote after a brief but stormy debate, marked by sharp exchanges between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 4:21 PM IST
Telangana Assembly: KTR dares CM Revanth to launch indefinite hunger strike in Delhi for BC bill
KTR urged the Congress government to lead an all-party delegation to the Prime Minister on the BC reservations issue
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 12:53 PM IST
Telangana Govt presents P.C. Ghose Report on Kaleshwaram, sparks Opposition row
The government distributed the voluminous 650-page Ghose Commission report in digital format to all legislators, providing pen drives
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 11:38 AM IST
Telangana CM accuses BRS of blocking 42% reservations for Backward Classes
Revanth Reddy strongly criticized BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar for accusing the Congress of failing to pursue the matter in Delhi
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 31 Aug 2025 11:10 AM IST
Telangana Cabinet clears 42% BC Quota, nominates Kodandaram, Azharuddin to Council
The government is also considering issuing a GO to implement the quota ahead of elections, fulfilling the Congressās Kamareddy BC Declaration of 2023.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Aug 2025 6:20 PM IST
Kaleshwaram Controversy: Harish Rao approaches HC, amid stormy Assembly debate
Harish argued that the government should be restrained from acting on the findings until the case is decided
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Aug 2025 2:14 PM IST
Telangana Assembly condoles Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath's demise, adjourns to Sunday
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy moved the condolence motion, which was supported by members across party lines
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Aug 2025 1:54 PM IST
`Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Kaavalayya Ureaā: KTR stages protest with empty bags, blasts Revanth govt
KTR said that under the Congress, farmers were being forced to stand in long queues, even during festivals, to procure urea.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Aug 2025 10:35 AM IST
Rainwater harvesting: Let gated communities, RWAs take the call first, says HYDRAA boss Ranganath
He cited HYDRAAās earlier success in sensitising people about lake Full Tank Levels (FTLs) and buffer zones as an example of effective awareness...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 30 Aug 2025 7:58 AM IST
Kaleshwaram report, urea crisis, rain damage to dominate Telangana Assembly from Aug 30
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has summoned both the Assembly and Legislative Council to meet at 10:30 am on August 30
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Aug 2025 6:01 PM IST
Jagan hits out at CM Naidu for `diluting' promise of free bus travel for women
He further noted that 950 out of 1,560 non-stop express services were excluded, making the scheme inaccessible to many women
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Aug 2025 9:31 AM IST
