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

HYDRAA maps flood-prone areas, to deploy 150 Monsoon Emergency Teams
HYDRAA maps flood-prone areas, to deploy 150 Monsoon Emergency Teams

The upcoming 150 emergency teams will include staff from the water board, traffic, irrigation, electricity departments and the GHMC

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 Jun 2025 7:30 AM IST


Fake St.Ann’s School at Kushaiguda? Property seized after protest
Fake St.Ann’s School at Kushaiguda? Property seized after protest

With no response from the school, the parents approached the Kushaiguda police and Medchal district education authorities to file formal complaints

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Jun 2025 3:18 PM IST


Rs 2.22 lakh per sq yd: Gachibowli plot sold for record Rs 33 crore
Rs 2.22 lakh per sq yd: Gachibowli plot sold for record Rs 33 crore

The auction also saw intense bidding for plots in other localities

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Jun 2025 8:34 AM IST


Madhapur: Residents accuse HYDRAA of increasing Sunnam Cheruvu size from 15 to 32 acres to raze homes
Madhapur: Residents accuse HYDRAA of increasing Sunnam Cheruvu size from 15 to 32 acres to raze homes

Outraged by the move, the residents took to the main road, leading to significant traffic congestion in the area

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 Jun 2025 7:30 AM IST


Satellite tech helps HYDRAA identify and remove illegal structures in Pocharam
Satellite tech helps HYDRAA identify and remove illegal structures in Pocharam

The action came just days after residents filed complaints, alleging that key public spaces such as roads and parks were being blocked

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 Jun 2025 8:18 PM IST


ACB seizes Rs 5 crore unaccounted cash from Kaleshwaram Project’s EE, more seizures, arrests to come
ACB seizes Rs 5 crore unaccounted cash from Kaleshwaram Project’s EE, more seizures, arrests to come

On the fourth day of Sridhar’s five-day custodial interrogation on Monday, ACB officials opened multiple bank lockers linked to him

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 Jun 2025 8:09 PM IST


Vijay Deverakonda booked under SC/ST Act over controversial remarks at Retro movie event
Vijay Deverakonda booked under SC/ST Act over controversial remarks at Retro movie event

The complaint was lodged by a tribal leader, claiming the actor’s comments were insulting and racially insensitive

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Jun 2025 4:35 PM IST


Corruption & Seniority: 27 officials from GHMC Town Planning transferred
Corruption & Seniority: 27 officials from GHMC Town Planning transferred

The reshuffle includes 13 Assistant City Planners (ACPs) and 14 Section Officers

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Jun 2025 4:12 PM IST


Buy-Back scam worth Rs 500 Cr exposed in Madhapur; AV Infra chief booked
Buy-Back scam worth Rs 500 Cr exposed in Madhapur; AV Infra chief booked

According to initial reports, nearly 500 people may have fallen victim to the scheme

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Jun 2025 5:22 PM IST


Inform in advance about power maintenance works, supply interruptions: TGSPDCL CMD Faruqui
Inform in advance about power maintenance works, supply interruptions: TGSPDCL CMD Faruqui

Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers have been directed to personally review and monitor maintenance schedules

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Jun 2025 9:28 AM IST


From drones to traffic marshals, Hyderabad police roll out strategies to tackle growing traffic woes
From drones to traffic marshals, Hyderabad police roll out strategies to tackle growing traffic woes

Across the three commissionerates, the total number of vehicles has reached a staggering 91 lakh, necessitating smarter, tech-driven traffic...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Jun 2025 6:41 PM IST


Waking up to encroachments, HYDRAA decides to develop Cherlapally Lake into freshwater reservoir
Waking up to encroachments, HYDRAA decides to develop Cherlapally Lake into freshwater reservoir

The lake will be restored as a clean water body while enhancing its visual appeal

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Jun 2025 9:13 AM IST


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