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.

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.

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Telangana HC: Only GHMC-approved cables can be fixed on electricity poles
Telangana HC: Only GHMC-approved cables can be fixed on electricity poles

The ruling followed the recent Ramantapur mishap, where six people died after a cable wire came in contact with a temple chariot during the Sri...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Aug 2025 5:32 PM IST


`No exceptions, no excuses’: CM Naidu warns Amaravati land allottees against delaying construction work
Waste-to-Wealth: Andhra first state to approve Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy

The landmark policy, part of the Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision, aims to transform waste into wealth while boosting sustainability and economic growth

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Aug 2025 10:12 AM IST


Hyderabad: Treated as cesspool, Kukatpally’s Nalla Cheruvu restored to vibrant water body
Hyderabad: Treated as cesspool, Kukatpally’s Nalla Cheruvu restored to vibrant water body

The rejuvenation, achieved in just four months under the HYDRAA, has turned the lake into both a flood-control reservoir and a recreational hub

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Aug 2025 9:06 AM IST


KTR blames CM Revanth for Telangana’s ā€˜distress’, urges voters to reject Congress in GHMC polls
`₹16K Cr to ₹5L Cr': KTR slams Congress govt for inflating Musi River project cost for `kickbacks'

KTR claimed that while the previous BRS regime had already prepared a master plan and completed groundwork

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Aug 2025 8:51 AM IST


HYDRAA clears encroachments in Jubilee Enclave, Madhapur; reclaims land worth Rs 400 Cr
HYDRAA clears encroachments in Jubilee Enclave, Madhapur; reclaims land worth Rs 400 Cr

Residents of the layout had lodged a complaint through HYDRAA’s Prajavani platform

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Aug 2025 10:55 AM IST


Rs 850 Cr of AV Solutions scam exposed, 2 held in Hyderabad: 3,100 investors cheated in AI stock fraud
Rs 850 Cr of AV Solutions scam exposed, 2 held in Hyderabad: 3,100 investors cheated in AI stock fraud

The accused ran operations through shell companies such as IIT Capital Technologies, AV Solutions, Srinivas Analytics

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Aug 2025 7:15 PM IST


KTR: BRS will back VP candidate only if Telangana gets 2 lakh MT urea by Sept 9
KTR: BRS will back VP candidate only if Telangana gets 2 lakh MT urea by Sept 9

KTR also accused the Congress of failing to uphold social justice, questioning why the party did not nominate a BC leader for the Vice Presidential...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Aug 2025 6:26 PM IST


Computer-based model to determine liquor brands availability in Andhra Pradesh: Official
Telangana: Liquor license application fee increased to 3L

The entire allotment will be carried out through a transparent draw of lots conducted by District Collectors, as per the schedule

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Aug 2025 12:46 PM IST


Safety First: Hyderabad officials warn ahead of Ganesh Festival amid electrocution risks
Safety First: Hyderabad officials warn ahead of Ganesh Festival amid electrocution risks

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and TGSPDCL CMD Musharraf Faruqui IAS have called for strict safety measures, coordinated arrangements

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 Aug 2025 6:34 PM IST


Who is Sudershan Reddy? Opposition’s pick for Vice-President candidate with Telugu roots
Who is Sudershan Reddy? Opposition’s pick for Vice-President candidate with Telugu roots

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the Opposition will file Reddy’s nomination on August 21

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 Aug 2025 3:46 PM IST


Hyderabad: Three youth electrocuted while transporting Ganesh idol in Bandlaguda, 3rd incident in 2 days
Hyderabad: Three youth electrocuted while transporting Ganesh idol in Bandlaguda, 3rd incident in 2 days

The accident happened when a tractor carrying a Ganesh reportedly came into contact with a high-tension wire

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 Aug 2025 10:47 AM IST


HYDRAA begins study to divert Ameerpet areas floodwater to Krishnakanth Park lake
HYDRAA begins study to divert Ameerpet areas' floodwater to Krishnakanth Park lake

The Krishnakanth Park lake, which currently spreads across seven acres, can be expanded up to 12 acres

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 18 Aug 2025 4:42 PM IST


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