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.
Gulzar House inferno: Modiās family lost crores as jewellery shop gutted; stores close in solidarity
17 people succumbed to smoke inhalation, while four survived and are recovering after treatment
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 19 May 2025 5:13 PM IST
HYDRAA clears HMDA layout from encroachment at Hydernagar; removes unauthorized structures in Puppalaguda
HYDRAA cleared encroachments spread across 9 acres of a Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) approved layout
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 19 May 2025 12:18 PM IST
Telangana schools to launch āBadi Bataā to welcome new academic year with increased enrolments
The initiative will focus on mobilising community participation, identifying out-of-school children and preparing schools for the new academic year
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 19 May 2025 8:00 AM IST
After Gulzar House fire, two more fire incidents in Cherlapally and Mailardevpally on Sunday
The fires have raised concerns over safety protocols in residential and industrial areas across Hyderabad
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 18 May 2025 6:00 PM IST
HYDRAA warns builders: No exemptions for dumping wastes in lakes
The department has implemented 24x7 monitoring at lake sites to prevent illegal dumping
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 May 2025 6:57 PM IST
Hyderabad's overflowing manholes: HMWSSB asks property owners to install silt chambers
Despite repeated special drives, officials say the situation will not improve unless citizens actively cooperate
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 May 2025 10:30 AM IST
Monsoon prep: HYDRAA holds workshop to discuss flood mitigation strategies in Hyderabad
Concerns were raised over the diminishing capacity of nalas across the city
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 May 2025 9:02 AM IST
AP Liquor Scam: SIT arrests YS Jagan's former secretary Dhanunjaya Reddy, OSD Krishna Mohan Reddy
The report named several individuals who allegedly played significant roles in the scheme between 2019 and 2024
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 May 2025 10:15 PM IST
Hyderabad: Qatar Airways asked to pay Rs 45K to senior citizen for failing to provide promised services
Rama Kanth Pasumarti, 73, a resident of Secunderabad, booked three tickets to travel from Budapest to Hyderabad
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 May 2025 1:26 PM IST
Scientists confirm dinosaur fossils discovered in Telangana in 1980s date back to pre-Jurassic period
Fossils of a carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Telanganaās Jayashankar Bhupalpally district in 1980 are approximately 229ā233 million years old
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 May 2025 1:00 PM IST
Prajavani: Colony welfare associations occupy lands meant for parks, roads; residents petition HYDRAA
Some welfare representatives are allegedly misusing their authority to divert public utility lands
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 May 2025 9:22 AM IST
Telangana cybercrime wing arrests 20 criminals from Surat wanted in 515 cases across India
This was the fifth major mission led by the TGCSB Operations Wing
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 12 May 2025 8:14 PM IST
