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: Pragathi Nagar residents send SOS to HYDRAA over crematorium encroachment
The residents have approached the HYDRAA Prajavani grievance forum seeking immediate intervention.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 March 2026 9:35 AM IST
Selling defective car: Hyderabad consumer panel fines dealer ā¹2.7L
The Commission held that the seller misrepresented the vehicleās condition and failed to transfer ownership, amounting to unfair trade practice and...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 3 March 2026 8:47 AM IST
How Srikakulam BC Welfare officer was collecting kickbacks from hostel officers at Rs 15 per student
The total value of the assets identified so far is estimated at around Rs 1.10 crore
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 March 2026 8:24 PM IST
GST collections: Telangana records 14% growth to ā¹4,125 Cr in Feb; Andhra 5.45% to ā¹3,061 Cr
Telanganaās GST collections rose to Rs 4,125 crore in February, compared to Rs 3,619 crore in February last year, registering a robust 14% growth,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 March 2026 10:09 AM IST
Hyderabad: Consumer panel fines Srisairam Shubhayatra ā¹91K for ruining ex-judge's Shridi tour
The complainant alleged that the firm deducted ā¹66,500 as cancellation charges and assured rebooking for the original March dates
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 2 March 2026 9:00 AM IST
Mosquito menace grows as sewage floods Hyderabad lakes; 28 complaints at HYDRAA phone-in
The unchecked inflow, coupled with the spread of water hyacinth and stagnation, has turned many water bodies into mosquito breeding hubs, raising...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 6:47 PM IST
21 killed in massive Kakinada fireworks factory blast; AP CM Naidu orders probe
The blast occurred at Surya Sri Fire Works, located near the Godavari canal in Vetlapalem under Samaralkota mandal
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 4:01 PM IST
Telanganaās NPDCL hits record 6,057 MW peak power demand ahead of Summer
The CMD said the DISCOM had undertaken advance planning and swift measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply despite the sharp rise in demand
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 3:02 PM IST
Hyderabad: Life Slimming Clinic fined ā¹80K for botched skin treatment
The clinic charged him Rs 53,100 for the treatment package. However, the complainant stated that the treatment did not yield the promised results.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 10:36 AM IST
ā¹2.65L per sq yd: Hyderabad land prices set new record; KPHB plot fetches highest rate
The auction, held at a function hall in KPHB, drew participation from over 40 bidders, including prominent businessmen.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Feb 2026 8:48 AM IST
Ayesha Meera case: Vijayawada court accepts CBI closure report, remains returned to family
The development comes days after the court accepted the CBIās final report submitted in June last year, declaring the case closed
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Feb 2026 7:49 PM IST
Telangana public buses now carry Pochampally and Nirmal GI-tagged handicrafts across state
Telangana becomes first state to use public buses to showcase GI-tagged handicrafts
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Feb 2026 3:30 PM IST
