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

Kaleshwaram project probe: KCR appears before PC Ghose Commission to record his statement
Kaleshwaram project probe: KCR appears before PC Ghose Commission to record his statement

It was constituted in March 2024 by the Congress-led Telangana government under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Jun 2025 12:17 PM IST


Walking track, tree lines, seating areas: HYDRAA to transform Cherlapally Jail lake into eco-friendly public space
Walking track, tree lines, seating areas: HYDRAA to transform Cherlapally Jail lake into eco-friendly public space

The initiative comes after the Director General of Prisons, Soumya Mishra, sought HYDRAA’s help in restoring and beautifying the neglected water body

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Jun 2025 8:21 AM IST


HYDRAA chief inspects stormwater drains in Patny and Chintal Basti, orders faster nala expansion
HYDRAA chief inspects stormwater drains in Patny and Chintal Basti, orders faster nala expansion

HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath has directed officials to expedite nala (stormwater drain) expansion works across key flood-prone areas

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jun 2025 6:45 PM IST


Stuffed in cages, wounded dogs: PETA accuses Palamur Biosciences in Telangana of animal cruelty
Stuffed in cages, wounded dogs: PETA accuses Palamur Biosciences in Telangana of animal cruelty

PETA alleges rampant animal cruelty at Palamur Biosciences in Telangana, seeks govt’s intervention

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jun 2025 3:45 PM IST


Prajavani: How illegal constructions have reduced width of nalas by 50% in Hyderabad
Prajavani: How illegal constructions have reduced width of nalas by 50% in Hyderabad

Citizens urged authorities to take firm legal action and reclaim government land

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Jun 2025 8:30 AM IST


TGSRTC revises student bus pass charges in Hyderabad and Warangal, cites rising operational costs
TGSRTC revises student bus pass charges in Hyderabad and Warangal, cites rising operational costs

The revised fares, which also include monthly passes for general commuters, came into effect from June 9

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jun 2025 7:57 PM IST


TGSPDCL gears up for monsoon, orders tree trimming to prevent power cuts
TGSPDCL gears up for monsoon, orders tree trimming to prevent power cuts

All field staff are said to remain on standby at their respective stations

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jun 2025 6:13 PM IST


Beware: 668 FIRs registered in 5 months based on complaints sent to @hydcitypolice
Beware: 668 FIRs registered in 5 months based on complaints sent to @hydcitypolice

Citizens can escalate complaints via the Hyderabad City Police WhatsApp number 9490616555

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jun 2025 5:03 PM IST


Kaleshwaram project: Harish says environmental hurdles, Maharashtra’s rules behind Medigadda choice
Kaleshwaram project: Harish says environmental hurdles, Maharashtra’s rules behind Medigadda choice

Harish Rao appeared before the Justice PC Ghose Commission probing the alleged discrepancies in the construction of KLIP

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jun 2025 4:12 PM IST


Telengana phone tapping case: Ex-SIB chief Prabhakar Rao appears before SIT
Telengana phone tapping case: Ex-SIB chief Prabhakar Rao appears before SIT

His appearance comes nearly 14 months after he left for the United States, following the registration of the case

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jun 2025 2:11 PM IST


Cabinet expansion: Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy threatens to resign over omission of Greater Hyderabad
Cabinet expansion: Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy threatens to resign over omission of Greater Hyderabad

Omission of Greater Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy could hurt the Congress party’s prospects in the upcoming local body elections says MLA Malreddy

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 9 Jun 2025 8:07 AM IST


Hyderabad choking: More private vehicles, decline of public transport puts pressure on infrastructure, citizens
Hyderabad choking: More private vehicles, decline of public transport puts pressure on infrastructure, citizens

Urban Transport Specialist Prasanth Kumar Bachu says policy incentives and poor planning are pushing people away from public transport

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Jun 2025 4:17 PM IST


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