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

E-Tongue to E-Nose: Andhra to set up ₹25 Cr food lab in Tirumala for quality prasadam
E-Tongue to E-Nose: Andhra to set up ₹25 Cr food lab in Tirumala for quality prasadam

Andhra Pradesh to set up ₹25 Cr food lab in Tirumala to ensure quality prasadam

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 Feb 2026 9:20 AM IST


Speeding Ferrari crashes into electric pole in Jubilee Hills, sparks chain collision; three hurt
Speeding Ferrari crashes into electric pole in Jubilee Hills, sparks chain collision; three hurt

Speeding Ferrari crashes into pole in Jubilee Hills, causes vehicle pile-up; three hurt

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 Feb 2026 3:29 PM IST


ACB books Nagarkurnool agriculture officer Kiran Kumar in DA case; assets worth Rs 4 crore found
ACB books Nagarkurnool agriculture officer Kiran Kumar in DA case; assets worth Rs 4 crore found

Officials said the searches were part of a preliminary inquiry into allegations of illegal asset accumulation

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 21 Feb 2026 8:04 PM IST


TTD ghee supply row: Retired IAS Dinesh Kumar to head AP Govt’s one-man inquiry committee
TTD ghee supply row: Retired IAS Dinesh Kumar to head AP Govt’s one-man inquiry committee

The move follows the filing of a chargesheet by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the case registered at the Tirupati East Police...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Feb 2026 6:11 PM IST


Hyderabad: Pranith Koncepts restrained from selling flats in unregistered Pranith Koncepts Ambience blocks
Hyderabad: Pranith Koncepts restrained from selling flats in unregistered Pranith Koncepts Ambience blocks

TG RERA has also initiated penalty proceedings over alleged violations of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Feb 2026 9:54 AM IST


Serial offender: Consumer panel fines Saidabad resident ₹20K for frivolous petitions
Serial offender: Consumer panel fines Saidabad resident ₹20K for frivolous petitions

The Commission observed that the complainant repeatedly approached the forum with unsubstantiated allegations and failed to produce credible evidence...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 20 Feb 2026 8:12 AM IST


Hyderabad: TGRERA orders Tulasi Constructions to handover flat to buyer without delay
Hyderabad: TGRERA orders Tulasi Constructions to handover flat to buyer without delay

Tulasi Constructions, Bhuvanteza Infra in Hyderabad asked to handover flat without delay

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 19 Feb 2026 9:32 AM IST


Prioritise fire safety over cost-cutting: HYDRAA boss Ranganath to Hyderabad hostel operators
Prioritise fire safety over cost-cutting: HYDRAA boss Ranganath to Hyderabad hostel operators

Before the meeting, the Commissioner, along with HYDRAA officials, conducted surprise inspections at three hostels in Yellareddyguda and Sanjeeva...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 18 Feb 2026 9:14 AM IST


Cyberabad EOW books Bharathi Builders chief Dupati Nagaraju, others in ₹5.39 Cr pre-launch scam
Cyberabad EOW books Bharathi Builders chief Dupati Nagaraju, others in ₹5.39 Cr pre-launch scam

According to the complaint, the company promoted a project in Bhanur, Sangareddy district, assuring investors that their money would double within two...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 18 Feb 2026 8:54 AM IST


Salary cut for absentee MLAs, suggests AP Speaker Ayyana Patrudu; action likely against YSRCP boycott
Salary cut for absentee MLAs, suggests AP Speaker Ayyana Patrudu; action likely against YSRCP boycott

The Speaker also stated that absentee MLAs should face recall by the people and salary cuts for neglecting their constitutional duties

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 Feb 2026 6:35 PM IST


Actress Prathyushas death case: SC upholds two-year jail term for Siddhartha Reddy, asks him to surrender in 4 weeks
Actress Prathyusha's death case: SC upholds two-year jail term for Siddhartha Reddy, asks him to surrender in 4 weeks

The apex court, after recently reserving its verdict, affirmed the High Court ruling and ordered the accused to surrender before the concerned...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 Feb 2026 12:18 PM IST


`Cannot act beyond judiciary’s purview’:  Telangana HC slams HYDRAA, seeks update on Gandipet land order
`Cannot act beyond judiciary’s purview’: Telangana HC slams HYDRAA, seeks update on Gandipet land order

The petitioners alleged that HYDRAA had demolished the compound wall surrounding land falling within the court’s jurisdiction and sought directions...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 Feb 2026 9:55 AM IST


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