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.
Intensify flood relief operations, prepare compensation proposals: CM Revanth to officers
Unprecedented rainfall in Kamareddy and Medak triggered flash floods, displacing families and damaging farmlands
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Aug 2025 8:48 AM IST
Telangana removes all Transport Department check posts to ensure seamless travel, improve logistics
The Centre highlighted that several states had already dismantled such posts
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Aug 2025 8:06 AM IST
Kamareddy, Medak record heaviest rainfall in 50 years; IAF airlifts stranded villagers
Officials confirmed that thousands of people were rescued over the past 24 hours as disaster response teams worked round-the-clock
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Aug 2025 5:55 PM IST
Hyderabad: How couriers and a Nigerian link exposed student drug trade at Mahindra University
The EAGLE team seized 1.15 kg of ganja, 47 grams of OG weed, 28 zip pouches, a digital weighing machine and multiple smartphones.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Aug 2025 5:24 PM IST
Encroachment of govt land in Banjara Hills MLA Colony exposes āflawsā in regularisation process
Residents alleged that a 100-square-yard government plot on Road No 12, located between two private plots, was being illegally occupied
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Aug 2025 7:30 AM IST
Rs 100 crore Jubilee Hills land freed from encroachments after two decades
The land belongs to the Jubilee Hills Cooperative Housing Society and was earmarked in the layout for public amenities.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 25 Aug 2025 4:26 PM IST
How Boduppalās murder unfolded: Husband caught on camera dumping pregnant wifeās body in Musi
Rachakonda Police hand over Swatiās mortal remains to family on Monday
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 25 Aug 2025 4:07 PM IST
Eco-friendly Hyderabad: HYDRAA pushes lake revival, encroachment removal
Urban water bodies are under severe threat from encroachments, Ranganath explained HYDRAA is removing illegal occupations around lakes and nala in...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Aug 2025 12:24 PM IST
Hyderabad electrocution incidents: Death toll rises to 9 with latest mishap in Lothkunta
A spate of electrocution-related incidents across Hyderabad has claimed 9 lives in a week, the latest mishap in Lothkunta
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Aug 2025 11:14 AM IST
674 tankers in a year: Pragathinagar leads HMWSSBās AI study
Over the past year, more than 6.5 lakh complaints were registered at Metro Customer Care (MCC), along with 12 lakh tanker bookings
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Aug 2025 8:51 AM IST
HYDRAA set to demolish Fatima Owaisi campus after final notification
Ranganath explained that the delay in action was intentional to avoid future complications
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 23 Aug 2025 5:53 PM IST
810 fallen trees cleared in Hyderabad since July: HYDRAA
Since July 1 HYDRAA teams have swung into action, removing as many as 810 fallen trees in Hyderabad
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 22 Aug 2025 6:58 PM IST
