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
From Sangareddy triple jackpot to Suryapet couple striking gold, Telanganaās liquor lottery sees big winners
The new liquor shop policy will be effective from December 1 and will remain in force until November 30, 2027
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 29 Oct 2025 10:32 AM IST
HYDRAA to restore 250-year-old Bum Rukn-ud-Dowla Lake in Old City, reduced from 18 acres to just 4
Open gyms, childrenās play areas, and sitting spaces for senior citizens are being created on both sides of the lake
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Oct 2025 7:25 PM IST
Telangana HC upholds PD Act against Hyderabadās āGanja Lady Donā Angoor Bhai
The Bench, after hearing extensive arguments, ruled that the detention was legally valid and necessary given her repeated involvement in illegal ganja...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Oct 2025 6:43 PM IST
HYDRAA restores 1.27 acre park in Hastinapuram, recovers public land in Chandanagar
Following a detailed field verification, HYDRAA officials cleared the illegal constructions, restored the park site and fenced the entire area
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Oct 2025 5:09 PM IST
Consumer panel holds Union Bank liable, fines Rs 70,000 in student loan insurance case
In 2011, Latika Sridatta Namburi obtained an education loan of Rs 10 lakh from Union Bank of India to pursue higher studies in the United States
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Oct 2025 10:41 AM IST
Hyderabad: 50% buses operate without fire equipment; 143 cases booked, five coaches seized
A majority of the private buses in Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal, Malkajgiri operate without fire safety equipment, out of state registrations raise...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 28 Oct 2025 8:35 AM IST
28 acres of historic Hasmathpet land under illegal occupation; residents seek HYDRAA action
Several residents personally visited the HYDRAA office, submitting photographs, videos and location maps as evidence.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 27 Oct 2025 7:31 PM IST
Kurnool bus fire: Sajjanar calls drunk drivers āterrorists on roadā, vows zero tolerance in Hyderabad
The commissioner said the ghastly Kurnool incident was not a road mishap in the usual sense, but a result of criminal negligence
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Oct 2025 2:17 PM IST
From frocks to dumbbells: Symbols spark confusion over record 58 candidates in Jubilee Hills bypoll
The Election Commission on Sunday released the list of contesting candidates and their allotted symbols, revealing a mix of the familiar and the...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 26 Oct 2025 12:56 PM IST
Telangana earns Rs 2,860 Cr through sale of liquor shop application forms for new excise policy period
The application process, which began on September 26, concluded on October 23, with the Excise Department describing the response as āsatisfactory and...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 25 Oct 2025 10:44 AM IST
8-year fight: Pocharam residents rejoice after HYDRAA demolishes illegal wall
The Bhavani Nagar layout in Prathapsingaram village, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, was established in 1978 over 27 acres with around 400 plots
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Oct 2025 7:57 PM IST
HYDRAA reclaims 2,000 sq yd park land in Kondapur, saves public property worth Rs 30 crore
The encroachment came to light when members of the Raghavendra Colony C-Block Welfare and Cultural Association lodged a formal complaint through...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 24 Oct 2025 7:18 PM IST
