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

Hyderabad: Excise officials bust ganja racket hiding drugs behind gods’ photos in Dhoolpet
Hyderabad: Excise officials bust ganja racket hiding drugs behind gods’ photos in Dhoolpet

The suspiciously intense pooja prompted officers to inspect the prayer room closely

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 July 2025 1:14 PM IST


TG RERA Urban Life home buyers association, PVR Developers, TG RERA
Hyderabad: TG RERA directs PVR Developers to register ā€˜Urban Life’ home buyers association

TG RERA directs PVR Developers to register ā€˜Urban Life’ home buyers association

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 5 July 2025 8:20 AM IST


Kharge: PM Modi did nothing for Hyderabad, ignored Manipur, stopped Operation Sindoor midway
Kharge: PM Modi did nothing for Hyderabad, ignored Manipur, stopped Operation Sindoor midway

Kharge praised the Congress government in Telangana for fulfilling its promises within months of coming to power

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 July 2025 8:38 PM IST


Pawan lays stone for Jal Jeevan Mission in Prakasam, slams YSRCP over threats of violence
Pawan lays stone for Jal Jeevan Mission in Prakasam, slams YSRCP over threats of violence

The Jana Sena Party chief said the YSRCP’s current plight is a result of its own actions

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 July 2025 8:12 PM IST


Hyderabad: 1/3 of Yapral’s Nagireddy Kunta Lake lost to encroachments; flood risk increases
Hyderabad: 1/3 of Yapral’s Nagireddy Kunta Lake lost to encroachments; flood risk increases

He instructed authorities to remove the soil dumped within the lake bed to restore its storage capacity

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 July 2025 8:05 AM IST


Rayachoti: How police blew cover of two terrorists who were living under fake names for 3 decades
Rayachoti: How police blew cover of two terrorists who were living under fake names for 3 decades

Police seized about 20 kg of explosives and a massive cache of bomb-making materials, raising serious security concerns

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 4 July 2025 7:41 AM IST


Fridge blast, fire at cafe and petrol pump: 4 fire mishaps hit Hyderabad in a day; no casualties
Fridge blast, fire at cafe and petrol pump: 4 fire mishaps hit Hyderabad in a day; no casualties

With Hyderabad reporting multiple fire incidents within a span of hours, residents were gripped with fear over safety lapses and rising mishaps

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 July 2025 8:14 PM IST


Ground Report: Public outcry in Bachupally over toxic air from industries, stray dogs, traffic woes
Ground Report: Public outcry in Bachupally over toxic air from industries, stray dogs, traffic woes

Residents report that the chemical odour is particularly strong in the evenings, disrupting daily routines

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 3 July 2025 4:09 PM IST


Sigachi Pharma blast: Telangana govt forms panel with CSIR-IICT experts to identify cause
Sigachi Pharma blast: Telangana govt forms panel with CSIR-IICT experts to identify cause

Telangana forms panel to find cause; CSIR-IICT scientist Dr Venkateswar to lead team

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 July 2025 7:14 PM IST


IPS officer Siddharth Kaushal resigns, cites personal reasons
IPS officer Siddharth Kaushal resigns, cites personal reasons

Kaushal clarified that his decision was based purely on personal reasons, long-term goals and family preferences

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 July 2025 5:24 PM IST


Sigachi Pharma blast: Company says 40 lives lost, explosion not caused by reactor
Sigachi Pharma blast: Company says 40 lives lost, explosion not caused by reactor

This is the company’s first official statement since the explosion rocked its plant in the Sangareddy district near Hyderabad

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 July 2025 4:03 PM IST


Sigachi Industries blast: Sangareddy police book management for culpable homicide
Sigachi Industries blast: Sangareddy police book management for culpable homicide

Officials revealed that the factory did not possess a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire Department to operate

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 July 2025 11:34 AM IST


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