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.
Telangana launches āRaha-Veerā scheme: Rs 25,000 reward for citizens who save road accident victims
The scheme aims to encourage Good Samaritans, ordinary citizens who provide immediate help to road accident victims, by recognising their life-saving...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 8 Feb 2026 5:45 PM IST
HYDRAA cracks down on encroachments, saves 7,000 sq yards of park land worth Rs 85 crore in Uppal
HYDRAA officials acted on complaints from local residents regarding large-scale encroachment on a park site in Babanagar Colony, a layout developed in...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 9:15 PM IST
Vikarabad: CM Revanth alleges BRSāBJP nexus, says KCR blocked Godavari water for Telangana
The Chief Minister alleged that the BRS and the BJP have entered into a ābackroom understandingā to undermine the Congress, even as they failed to...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 8:17 PM IST
CM Naidu launches Amaravati Quantum Valley, calls it game changer for India
The State government has allocated 50 acres for the project, which aims to spearhead Indiaās quantum technology ecosystem
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 6:38 PM IST
HYDRAA Phone-in: Citizens seek lake restoration, action on encroachments in Hyderabad
During the one-hour programme, the HYDRAA Commissioner spoke to 36 complainants, assured time-bound action, and reiterated that protecting lakes,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 6:06 PM IST
From Korea to Tirumala: SIT finds Monoglycerides used in adulterated ghee supply
According to the SIT chargesheet, monoglycerides used by Bhole Baba Dairy were imported from South Korea by a Delhi-based firm, Raghubir Saran...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 5:05 PM IST
Hyderabad: TGRERA asks Apoorva Infra to refund ā¹4.35L for project delay
The authority has asked the infra company to refund the amount after finding that the developer failed to complete the project within the promised...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 11:25 AM IST
Hyderabad: CARE Hospitals asked to pay ā¹4.5L for charging from patient, insurance company for same surgical procedure
During the proceedings, no representative of the hospital appeared before the Commission, nor was any written response filed
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 7 Feb 2026 8:43 AM IST
Musi Rejuvenation: HMWSSB asks officials to fast-track STPs under AMRUT 2.0
Ashok Reddy instructed that STP works must be completed within the stipulated schedule, with a target to finish construction by the end of this year
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 5 Feb 2026 8:00 AM IST
Big relief for power consumers: Telangana brings fixed charges for new electricity connections
The new guidelines, notified by TGERC, will be implemented across Telangana and will apply to all eligible Low Tension (LT) electricity connections.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 4 Feb 2026 7:14 PM IST
BRS MLAs defection case: Telangana Speaker rejects disqualification plea against Jagtial BRS MLA Sanjay Kumar
The petition was filed by BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy under the Anti-Defection Act. The Speaker, who had reserved orders on the matter last year,...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 4 Feb 2026 3:33 PM IST
Hyderabad: HYDRAA launches awareness programmes to prevent fires in summer; here are dos and don'ts
Simultaneously, large-scale awareness campaigns and mock drills are being conducted in coordination with line departments across the city
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 4 Feb 2026 12:05 PM IST
