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

141 waterlogging hotspots identified in GHMC: Hyderabad prepares to tackle monsoon challenges
141 waterlogging hotspots identified in GHMC: Hyderabad prepares to tackle monsoon challenges

Discussions centred around an actionable plan to tackle potential monsoon-related challenges

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 May 2025 7:34 PM IST


After headmaster’s protest, HYDRAA demolishes illegal wall blocking Secunderabad school entrance
After headmaster’s protest, HYDRAA demolishes illegal wall blocking Secunderabad school entrance

Headmaster's peaceful demonstration highlighted the difficulties faced by students and staff due to the obstructed access

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 May 2025 4:48 PM IST


Land meant for roads, parks in Ghatkesar, Alwal turned into plots using fake papers; HYDRAA inspects
Land meant for roads, parks in Ghatkesar, Alwal turned into plots using fake papers; HYDRAA inspects

The HYDRAA Prajavani grievance redressal platform received 64 complaints, with over 60 per cent of them related to illegal occupation of land

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 27 May 2025 7:30 AM IST


Dil Raju denies monopoly in theaters’ ownership, says SVCC only has 30 theaters in Nizam region
Dil Raju denies monopoly in theaters’ ownership, says SVCC only has 30 theaters in Nizam region

Dil Raju on Monday clarified misconceptions surrounding theater ownership and revenue-sharing models

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 26 May 2025 4:49 PM IST


Gulzar Houz tragedy: Five brave life savers explain horror of running into an inferno
Gulzar Houz tragedy: Five brave life savers explain horror of running into an inferno

ā€˜I close my eyes, I see those children’ recall the first five responders as they shared their painful moments from Gulzar Houz fire

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 May 2025 3:13 PM IST


Jubilee Ballpark residents cry foul over illegal shops on premises; no action from GHMC despite HC order
Jubilee Ballpark residents cry foul over illegal shops on premises; no action from GHMC despite HC order

Jubilee Ballpark Apartments residents plan case against civic body for allowing illegal shops on premises

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 25 May 2025 1:12 PM IST


Public spaces in layouts to stay intact, no unauthorized changes: HYDRAA boss Ranganath
Public spaces in layouts to stay intact, no unauthorized changes: HYDRAA boss Ranganath

Officials clarified that if 10 percent of the plots in a layout are registered, the layout must be officially identified and recognized

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


Covid surge: Telangana records 4 new cases; govt issues fresh guidelines to prevent spread
Telangana gears up for COVID-19 spike, monsoon diseases: Health Minister

Officials emphasized that existing cases do not require hospitalization unless aggravated by comorbid conditions

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 May 2025 5:27 PM IST


National Herald Case: KTR demands resignation of CM Revanth Reddy, following ED Chargesheet
National Herald Case: KTR demands resignation of CM Revanth Reddy, following ED Chargesheet

KTR highlighted several alleged scams under Revanth’s regime that have seen no action from central agencies

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 May 2025 12:50 PM IST


5,301 incidents, 40 fatalities, Rs 97.7 Cr loss: Govt bolsters fire safety response mechanism in Hyderabad
5,301 incidents, 40 fatalities, Rs 97.7 Cr loss: Govt bolsters fire safety response mechanism in Hyderabad

GHMC tightens fire norms in commercial zones after deadly blaze

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 24 May 2025 11:10 AM IST


Hyderabad gets its first IPL Fan Park: Live stadium experience at Sainikpuri on May 24-25
Hyderabad gets its first IPL Fan Park: Live stadium experience at Sainikpuri on May 24-25

The Hyderabad Fan Park will be hosted at Bhavans Cricket Ground, Sainikpuri

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 May 2025 6:58 PM IST


HYDRAA dismantles illegal hostel, car shed in Jubilee Hills, reclaims park area worth over Rs 200 crore
HYDRAA dismantles illegal hostel, car shed in Jubilee Hills, reclaims park area worth over Rs 200 crore

The encroachments were reportedly carried out by a tenant who had taken a 1,000-square-yard residential property on lease

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 23 May 2025 4:30 PM IST


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