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

KTR defamation row: Nampally Court orders criminal case against Minister Konda Surekha
KTR defamation row: Nampally Court orders criminal case against Minister Konda Surekha

The Court ordered that a criminal case be registered and a formal notice be served to the accused on or before August 21

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 Aug 2025 5:45 PM IST


Safe trains: Indian Railways launches crowd management plan across 73 major stations
Safe trains: Indian Railways launches crowd management plan across 73 major stations

No overcrowding, safer travel: Indian Railways introduces crowd management plan across 73 major stations

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 Aug 2025 10:31 AM IST


Monsoon Alert: HYDRAA  boss Ranganath inspects drains, lakes, encroachments in Hyderabad
Monsoon Alert: HYDRAA boss Ranganath inspects drains, lakes, encroachments in Hyderabad

HYDRAA chief Ranganath tours city, inspects lakes, stormwater drains, road infra, reviews flood prevention measures

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 Aug 2025 9:21 AM IST


Kaleshwaram Project irregularities: Telangana sets up panel to study Ghose Commission report, prepare cabinet note
Kaleshwaram Project irregularities: Telangana sets up panel to study Ghose Commission report, prepare cabinet note

Telangana Cabinet to decide on criminal proceedings in Kaleshwaram Project irregularities case

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 Aug 2025 8:12 AM IST


Ground Report: Pothole-filled Kondapur road turns dangerous for commuters amid monsoon showers
Ground Report: Pothole-filled Kondapur road turns dangerous for commuters amid monsoon showers

Locals are demanding that GHMC carry out immediate road restoration work, fix the drainage to prevent water stagnation, and curb encroachments that...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 1 Aug 2025 5:14 PM IST


ā€˜Srushti’ surrogacy racket: Attaluri Namratha, son Jayanth, sent to five-day police custody
ā€˜Srushti’ surrogacy racket: Attaluri Namratha, son Jayanth, sent to five-day police custody

According to the remand report filed by Gopalapuram police, the case centers on Namratha’s Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Secunderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 1 Aug 2025 11:22 AM IST


Hyderabad: Krithika Infra asked to refund Rs 39.83L for illegally selling Sheshadri Silver Oak flats
Hyderabad: Krithika Infra asked to refund Rs 39.83L for illegally selling Sheshadri Silver Oak flats

The Authority also warned the developer of stringent action if further violations are reported

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 1 Aug 2025 10:21 AM IST


CM Naidu misusing police to target political opponents, suppress dissent: Jagan
CM Naidu misusing police to target political opponents, suppress dissent: Jagan

Jagan described the current governance as ā€œdraconian and vindictiveā€

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 1 Aug 2025 8:41 AM IST


Kavitha to launch 72-hour hunger strike from Aug 4, demands passage of BC Quota bills
Kavitha to launch 72-hour hunger strike from Aug 4, demands passage of BC Quota bills

Kavitha decision follows the State Cabinet’s announcement to seek president Droupadi Murmu’s assent for the two bills in the first week of August

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 6:47 PM IST


Nagarjuna Sagar Dam gates lifted for first time in July in 18 years amid heavy inflows
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam gates lifted for first time in July in 18 years amid heavy inflows

Water is typically released from the dam only in August, but this year, significant rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka has accelerated inflows

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 4:00 PM IST


GHMC begins monsoon drive across Hyderabad: Road repairs, dengue checks prioritised
GHMC begins monsoon drive across Hyderabad: Road repairs, dengue checks prioritised

The drive is aimed at addressing seasonal sanitation issues that worsen during the monsoon

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 3:41 PM IST


ā€˜Srushti’ surrogacy racket fallout:  Telangana cracks down on illegal fertility clinics across state
ā€˜Srushti’ surrogacy racket fallout: Telangana cracks down on illegal fertility clinics across state

Preliminary inputs suggest that some clinics are charging anywhere between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 30 lakh per couple

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 29 July 2025 10:17 AM IST


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