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

Auro Kohinoor: TGRERA slams Auro Realty for sale deed delay, sets 15-day deadline
Auro Kohinoor: TGRERA slams Auro Realty for sale deed delay, sets 15-day deadline

The order came after the buyer alleged that the company was demanding additional payments and delaying the execution of the agreement

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 12 Feb 2026 8:03 AM IST


HYDRAA steps up restoration of Pragathi Nagar lake, erects 1.5-km fence to stop dumping
HYDRAA steps up restoration of Pragathi Nagar lake, erects 1.5-km fence to stop dumping

Acting on complaints from locals, HYDRAA removed foul-smelling animal waste that had accumulated along the road passing through the middle of the...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Feb 2026 6:14 PM IST


GHMC 2.0 explained: 3 municipal corporations, 300 wards, new administrative setup
GHMC 2.0 explained: 3 municipal corporations, 300 wards, new administrative setup

The restructuring creates two new corporations, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC), alongside...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Feb 2026 5:00 PM IST


Welfare, health, digital push: Amid YSRCP protest, Andhra budget session begins
Welfare, health, digital push: Amid YSRCP protest, Andhra budget session begins

The Governor said the government has introduced key reforms in policies, systems, and expenditure priorities, and released seven White Papers to...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Feb 2026 12:20 PM IST


Kokapet villa delay: Telangana RERA pulls up Speed Projects, Legend Estates, stops sales
Kokapet villa delay: Telangana RERA pulls up Speed Projects, Legend Estates, stops sales

The order was issued on Tuesday following a complaint filed by C.H. Niyanti Reddy, who alleged that the developers had violated the terms of the...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Feb 2026 10:27 AM IST


GHMC trifurcated: Cyberabad, Malkajgiri  to have separate municipal corporations
GHMC trifurcated: Cyberabad, Malkajgiri to have separate municipal corporations

The decision is expected to strengthen local administration and streamline civic management across the rapidly expanding Hyderabad metropolitan region

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 11 Feb 2026 9:25 AM IST


HYDRAA reclaims Rs 1,511 crore public land; encroachments at Kondapur and Alwal lakes removed
HYDRAA reclaims Rs 1,511 crore public land; encroachments at Kondapur and Alwal lakes removed

Two major lake Full Tank Level (FTL) zones and two park parcels—together spanning over 1,100 acres of lake land and 1,100+ square yards of park space...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Feb 2026 4:58 PM IST


ED begins money laundering probe in Tirupati laddu adulteration case, 36 named accused so far
ED begins money laundering probe in Tirupati laddu adulteration case, 36 named accused so far

The ED action follows chargesheets filed earlier by the CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT), which unearthed suspected financial irregularities...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Feb 2026 3:42 PM IST


No crucial case files lost in Nampally FSL fire; Vote-for-Note case files with court: DGP Shivadhar Reddy
No crucial case files lost in Nampally FSL fire; Vote-for-Note case files with court: DGP Shivadhar Reddy

The DGP acknowledged that the server room at the Nampally FSL was damaged in the fire. However, he assured that teams are making intensive efforts to...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Feb 2026 3:35 PM IST


Hyderabad: How land sharks had wiped out  Jangamoni Kunta; HYDRAA reclaims land worth ₹700 Cr
Hyderabad: How land sharks had wiped out Jangamoni Kunta; HYDRAA reclaims land worth ₹700 Cr

Officials found that nearly four acres of the lake had been filled and levelled

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Feb 2026 9:56 AM IST


Hyderabad: How land mafia encroached upon Yellamma Cheruvu buffer zones in Manikonda
Hyderabad: How land mafia encroached upon Yellamma Cheruvu buffer zones in Manikonda

This was one among 72 complaints that were received during the HYDRAA Prajavani hearing on Monday

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 10 Feb 2026 9:01 AM IST


ā€˜No districts will be scrapped’: CM Revanth dismisses Singareni Medical Board rumours
ā€˜No districts will be scrapped’: CM Revanth dismisses Singareni Medical Board rumours

Revanth Reddy clarified that the Telangana government has no plans to abolish existing districts, create new ones, or dismantle the Singareni Medical...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 Feb 2026 8:34 PM IST


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