Sistla Dakshina Murthy

With over 10 years of experience in reporting, Sistla Dakshina Murthy from Vijayawada is the Prinicipal Correspondent at News Meter, Telangana. An alumnus of Andhra Loyola College. Prior to this role, he gained experience in journalism, having contributed to media houses such as The New Indian Express, The Hans India and NewsTAP. He served as a Senior Reporter at The New Indian Express Newspaper in Vijayawada for 6.7 years. You can follow Sistla Dakshina Murthy on Twitter @Murthy_BZA

Sistla Dakshina Murthy

Agri Gold scam: ED restores assets worth Rs 611 crore to victims, total crosses Rs 3,950 crore
Agri Gold scam: ED restores assets worth Rs 611 crore to victims, total crosses Rs 3,950 crore

The estimated market value of all the recovered assets is over Rs 7,000 crore

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jun 2025 5:47 PM IST


Belum Caves in Andhra Pradesh is now a Geo Heritage site
Belum Caves in Andhra Pradesh is now a Geo Heritage site

Located in Kolimigundla mandal, the caves date back to 450 BCE and spread across 23 acres, making them India’s longest underground cave system

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jun 2025 5:23 PM IST


Warangal’s Vangara cops hit the road on bicycles to rebuild trust with villagers
Warangal’s Vangara cops hit the road on bicycles to rebuild trust with villagers

This initiative, inspired by Gandhian values of simplicity and grassroots connection

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 12 Jun 2025 7:48 AM IST


Drug bust at folk singer Mangli’s birthday bash in Chevella; one test positive for marijuana
Drug bust at folk singer Mangli’s birthday bash in Chevella; one test positive for marijuana

The party, held at Tripura Resorts near Eerlapally village, was attended by around 48 guests, including well-known personalities

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Jun 2025 2:55 PM IST


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


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