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 6.7 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA
Colourful Bonalu festivities light up Hyderabadās Old City; ministers participate in rituals
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu offered silk clothes to Goddess Simhavahini Mahankali Ammavaru on behalf of the State government
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 20 July 2025 4:16 PM IST
HMWSSB explores smart valve, meter tech to modernise Hyderabadās drinking water supply
Officials informed that there are nearly 15,000 small and large valves in the cityās water distribution network, but only about 35 per cent are...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 20 July 2025 2:43 PM IST
No loud music, mandatory CCTV: Hyderabad Police crack down on Pubs, Cafes
All owners were directed to install Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD) and Hand Held Metal Detectors (HHMD) at entry and exit points
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 19 July 2025 6:21 PM IST
Hyderabad: Waking up to depleting groundwater table, HMWSSB to construct 16,000 rainwater harvesting pits
The Water Board aims to implement the āOne Harvesting Pit for Every Homeā programme across areas within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 19 July 2025 9:12 AM IST
Digital arrest scams drop 75% in 2025, Hyderabad cops urge senior citizens to be cautious
Due to increased alertness among citizens, the first half of 2025 has recorded only 34 cases, marking a more than 75 per cent reduction.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 19 July 2025 7:50 AM IST
TGRERA fines Countryside Realtors Rs 38 lakh for failing to complete villa project even after 12 years
The project, spread across 12 acres, remains at just about 30 per cent completion, forcing residents to live amid incomplete infrastructure
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 July 2025 5:26 PM IST
HYDRAA protected 500 acres of govt land worth Rs 30,000 crore in first year: Ranganath
Ranganath noted that HYDRAA is systematically protecting lakes, ponds and nalas from encroachment
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 July 2025 4:45 PM IST
From dumping yard into clean lake: Amberpet locals celebrate restoration of Bathukamma Kunta
Former MP and senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao said the restored Bathukamma Kunta reminded him of his childhood
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 July 2025 3:54 PM IST
Telangana: 28 lakh new ration card applications filed this year; over 3.6 lakh cards approved so far
Telangana: 28 lakh new ration card applications filed this year; 8.7 lakh submitted via Mee Seva
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 July 2025 4:34 PM IST
Misuse of cricket funds: TCA demands criminal probe into HCA, claims KTR and Kavitha involved
The complaint named K Kavitha and KTR as key influencers who allegedly controlled HCA from behind the scenes after Telangana's formation
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 July 2025 4:27 PM IST
Jagan: English should be education medium across India, but mother tongue comes first
He termed English as the global language and said that unless students from government schools are fluent in English, they cannot remain competitive
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 July 2025 8:01 AM IST
Water sharing: Telangana, AP CMs agree on joint panel; KRMB HQ in Vijayawada, GRMB Hyderabad
Telangana, AP CMs agree on joint panel on water sharing, telemetry units, repairs to Srisailam project
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 July 2025 8:15 PM IST
