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

`No exceptions, no excuses’: CM Naidu warns Amaravati land allottees against delaying construction work
`No exceptions, no excuses’: CM Naidu warns Amaravati land allottees against delaying construction work

Naidu said strict timelines must be followed to ensure that the capital city’s development regains momentum

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 July 2025 8:06 AM IST


Russian devotee donates Rs 7.6 lakh to TTD trusts in Andhra Pradesh
TTD AEO suspended for attending church prayers every Sunday in Puttur

TTD transferred at least 18 employees including teachers, technical officers, nurses, and officers for participating in non-Hindu religious activities...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 7:28 PM IST


Andhra: Bhadrachalam Temple EO attacked by land grabbers in Alluri Sitarama Raju District
Andhra: Bhadrachalam Temple EO attacked by land grabbers in Alluri Sitarama Raju District

Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple, executive officer Ramadevi, was attacked when she attempted to prevent illegal encroachments on temple land

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 6:23 PM IST


Hyderabad bomb scare: City Civil Court, Raj Bhavan receive threats about RDX-based IEDs via email
Hyderabad bomb scare: City Civil Court, Raj Bhavan receive threats about RDX-based IEDs via email

Email threats of bomb to courts, Raj Bhavan cause panic and mass evacuations in Hyderabad on July 8

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 4:50 PM IST


KTR to CM Revanth: Why challenge debate on farmers’ issues if you won’t attend?
KTR to CM Revanth: Why challenge debate on farmers’ issues if you won’t attend?

KTR alleges CM Revanth avoided accountability by backing out of farmers’ debate he proposed at Somajiguda Press Club

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 4:35 PM IST


HYDRAA removes encroachments in Hyderguda, restores 1,094 sq yards of public space
HYDRAA removes encroachments in Hyderguda, restores 1,094 sq yards of public space

HYDRAA clears encroachments in Hyderguda makes 1,094 sq yards free for public use

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 3:48 PM IST


Hyderabad: How 1,800 sq yd land allocated for park was illegally converted into private plots at Chinna Kranthi Colony
Hyderabad: How 1,800 sq yd land allocated for park was illegally converted into private plots at Chinna Kranthi Colony

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath reviewed the complaints using Google Maps to assess ground realities

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 9:27 AM IST


Tension in Bachupally after HYDRAA demolishes boundary wall of Praneeth Antilia; 600 families hit
Tension in Bachupally after HYDRAA demolishes boundary wall of Praneeth Antilia; 600 families hit

Residents alleged that HYDRAA carried out the demolition without any prior notice, leaving over 600 families vulnerable to security threats

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 July 2025 8:57 AM IST


Fatima Owaisi College, Chandrayangutta, constructed in Salkam Cheruvu FTL: HYDRAA
Fatima Owaisi College, Chandrayangutta, constructed in Salkam Cheruvu FTL: HYDRAA

Ranganath said the agency had reclaimed properties worth thousands of crores while expanding lake areas by removing encroachments

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 July 2025 9:19 AM IST


Major terror bust : Parcel bomb addressed to Delhi seized in Andhras Rayachoti
Major terror bust : Parcel bomb addressed to Delhi seized in Andhra's Rayachoti

The seizure was made during fresh searches carried out to unearth deeper terror links

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 July 2025 6:05 PM IST


KTR slams CM Revanth as Naidu’s covert, ready for open debate on farmers
KTR slams CM Revanth as Naidu’s covert, ready for open debate on farmers

The BRS leader alleged that under Congress rule, farmers are struggling for fertilisers and seeds, and staging protests in the state

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 July 2025 1:57 PM IST


Hyderabad: Excise officials bust ganja racket hiding drugs behind gods’ photos in Dhoolpet
Hyderabad: Excise officials bust ganja racket hiding drugs behind gods’ photos in Dhoolpet

The suspiciously intense pooja prompted officers to inspect the prayer room closely

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


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