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

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SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Telangana’s ā€˜local status’ rule for students

Several students had initially approached the Telangana High Court against the government order, arguing that the restriction was arbitrary and unfair

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Aug 2025 5:27 PM IST


Hospitals to crematorium:  How encroachers gobble up land earmarked for public utilities in Hyderabad
Hospitals to crematorium: How encroachers gobble up land earmarked for public utilities in Hyderabad

The Commissioner warned against blocking roads or encroaching on designated parks

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Aug 2025 8:28 AM IST


Hyderabad: Tech-savvy GHMC ties up with Google to modernize civic services using GenAI
Hyderabad: Tech-savvy GHMC ties up with Google to modernize civic services using GenAI

Google's AI will also support GHMC in broader urban planning and public health management

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 Aug 2025 8:10 AM IST


Kaleshwaram Project: Union Finance Ministry says loan relief only after completion
Kaleshwaram Project: Union Finance Ministry says loan relief only after completion

The Telangana government had requested the restructuring of loans availed for the Kaleshwaram project.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 Aug 2025 6:30 PM IST


42% BC quota bill: MLC Kavitha begins hunger strike; why stay quiet for 10 years, asks Congress
42% BC quota bill: MLC Kavitha begins hunger strike; why stay quiet for 10 years, asks Congress

Kavitha demanded the immediate implementation of the Kamareddy BC Declaration promised by the Congress before the Assembly polls

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 Aug 2025 3:43 PM IST


Ghose Commission findings: Telangana Cabinet likely to order ACB or CID probe into KLIS irregularities
Ghose Commission findings: Telangana Cabinet likely to order ACB or CID probe into KLIS irregularities

Telangana Cabinet meeting today, likely to order criminal proceedings after reviewing Ghose Commission findings

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 Aug 2025 10:15 AM IST


MLC Kavitha calls Nalgonda MLA Jagadish Reddy `Lilliput’, blames top party leader for derogatory campaign
MLC Kavitha calls Nalgonda MLA Jagadish Reddy `Lilliput’, blames top party leader for derogatory campaign

MLC Kavitha goes hammer and tongs against party leaders; calls Nalgonda MLA Jagadish Reddy `Lilliput’

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 Aug 2025 10:09 AM IST


Telugu FIEF announces strike, to halt shoots from Monday; demands 30% wage hike
Telugu FIEF announces strike, to halt shoots from Monday; demands 30% wage hike

Telugu FIEF to halt film, web series shoots from Monday as they demands 30% wage hike

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 Aug 2025 8:13 AM IST


Jagan accuses CM Naidu of scrapping Rythu Bharosa, neglecting benefits to 7 lakh AP farmers
Jagan accuses CM Naidu of scrapping Rythu Bharosa, neglecting benefits to 7 lakh AP farmers

Jagan further alleged that nearly seven lakh eligible farmers were excluded from receiving benefits due to arbitrary eligibility criteria

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 Aug 2025 3:38 PM IST


BRS leaders to participate in ECI’s national-level consultation meeting on August 5
BRS leaders to participate in ECI’s national-level consultation meeting on August 5

The ECI extended an official invitation to the BRS through Secretary Ashwani Kumar Mohal

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 Aug 2025 2:06 PM IST


Telangana govt sets up panel to inspect all private IVF clinics after illegal surrogacy racket bust
Telangana govt sets up panel to inspect all private IVF clinics after illegal surrogacy racket bust

The action comes after police arrested several individuals linked to a major fertility centre in Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 Aug 2025 12:52 PM IST


HYDRAA launches ā€˜Dosthi with Basti’ to build inclusive, flood-free Hyderabad
HYDRAA launches ā€˜Dosthi with Basti’ to build inclusive, flood-free Hyderabad

ā€œHYDRAA is not an agency of fear, it is a symbol of reassurance for all citizens,ā€ said Ranganath, addressing residents from various bastis during the...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 Aug 2025 6:50 PM IST


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