Sistla Dakshina Murthy

With over 10 years of experience in reporting, Sistla Dakshina Murthy from Vijayawada is the Prinicipal Correspondent at News Meter, Telangana. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College. Prior to this role, he gained experience in journalism, having contributed to media houses such as The New Indian Express, The Hans India and NewsTAP. He served as a Senior Reporter at The New Indian Express Newspaper in Vijayawada for 7.5 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Operation Sindoor: Andhra Soldier Murali Nayak martyred in Pakistan firing at LoC
Operation Sindoor: Andhra Soldier Murali Nayak martyred in Pakistan firing at LoC

His mortal remains are expected to reach his native village on Saturday

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 May 2025 4:19 PM IST


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 for one week, amid India-Pakistan escalations
BCCI suspends IPL 2025 for one week, amid India-Pakistan escalations

The decision came in the wake of India’s missile strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 May 2025 1:22 PM IST


HYDRAA police station opens to public
HYDRAA police station opens to public

Revanth Reddy underlined the importance of preserving Hyderabad’s historical lakes and tanks, calling them vital for the city’s survival

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 May 2025 8:08 PM IST



Hyderabad: Karachi Bakery paste India Flag over brand to clear misconception
Hyderabad: Karachi Bakery paste India Flag over brand to clear misconception

Karachi Bakery has around 15 branches in Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 May 2025 6:00 PM IST


HYDRAA reclaims 2,500 sq. yards of govt land in Kandikal from illegal occupants
HYDRAA reclaims 2,500 sq. yards of govt land in Kandikal from illegal occupants

Acting on complaints from local residents submitted through Prajavani, HYDRAA conducted a site inspection and confirmed the encroachment based on...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 May 2025 2:10 PM IST


HYDRAA reclaims 15 acres of govt land in Gajularamaram; frees 5 acres grabbed by KL University
Hyderabad: HYDRAA reclaims 15 acres of govt land in Gajularamaram

Among the occupied areas was 5 acres of land allegedly encroached upon by KL University

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 May 2025 7:59 AM IST


Hyderabad to get brand new IT park; 439.15 acres of land identified in Gopanpally
Hyderabad to get brand new IT park; 439.15 acres of land identified in Gopanpally

The proposed park is advantageously located equidistant from the Outer Ring Road (Gopanpally–Tellapur stretch), Wipro’s Gopanpally campus, and...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 May 2025 12:22 PM IST


HYDRAA razes unauthorized mini hall, kitchen, restrooms adjacent to Sandhya Convention Center in Gachibowli
HYDRAA razes unauthorized mini hall, kitchen, restrooms adjacent to Sandhya Convention Center in Gachibowli

Multiple complaints have been filed regarding construction that extends onto public roads

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 May 2025 11:42 AM IST


Prajavani: How parks were occupied illegally in HMDA layout
Prajavani: How parks were occupied illegally in HMDA layout

In Kothapet village, residents from six colonies reported that 3.12 acres of land meant for public use had been encroached

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 6 May 2025 8:26 AM IST


TGSRTC braces up for strike from May 7; Transport Minister Ponnam assures to look into demands
TGSRTC braces up for strike from May 7; Transport Minister Ponnam assures to look into demands

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has assured the TGSRTC employees of addressing their demands as TGSRTC decided to strike on May 7

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 May 2025 12:23 PM IST


Hyderabad: HMWSSB likely to start emergency pumping as Nagarjuna Sagar water level drops
Hyderabad: HMWSSB likely to start emergency pumping as Nagarjuna Sagar water level drops

As of Tuesday, the water level has dropped to 514.300 feet, and if it falls to 510 feet, it would no longer be possible to transfer water

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 30 April 2025 11:52 AM IST


Share it