ABOUT – journalistrehana.com

Experience

I am currently serving as the State Information Commissioner for Andhra Pradesh. With 19 years of journalism experience, I’ve reported on various issues across 15 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tripura, Punjab, and Kerala.

During my tenure at ETV, I worked as a staff reporter at Eenadu Television, Hyderabad, from 2004 to 2006. Later, I served as a senior correspondent at NTV starting in 2007. Leveraging my extensive experience, I oversee information dissemination and transparency in Andhra Pradesh.

Investigative Stories

1)2005: In the mask of Nikha :

I busted the rocket of selling innocent muslim girls to Arab Shaiks, with hidden cam.
The rich Arab Shaiks have been enticing the poor parents in Hyderabad Old City to sell
their innocent daughters to them in the name of Nikha (marriage).
I was able to visualise all the scenario. I entered into that den as a innocent girl(bride)
who is ready to buy herself for the sake family. The task force personnel were immediately
swung,
after telecasting in ETV news Channel,into action at the instructions of their superiors and
all
those involved with this murky trade were arrested.
This story also published in telugu “Eenadu” daily news paper, which is the leading one in
Andhra
Pradesh.
I got best appreciations from many people even like media moghal Mr. Ramoji Rao.

2)IN 2006 Historical monument occupied Tomb of Bhagmati:

(beloved of 16th century Hyderabad emperor Mohammed Quli Qutub
Shah) was
occupied
by a
local political leader belongs to MIM party. I brought that issue on the screen with
visuals.
This
is also like a den where nobody can dare to go and shoot.
After telecasting my story a PIL(public interest litigation) had been filed in the State
High
Court
supporting to save that monument. High court had issued notices to the government in this
regard.
Later that monument protected by AP Archaeological department.
This story also published in telugu “Eenadu” daily.

3)IN 2006: Selling of Tribal Baby Girls

I have busted selling of baby girls in the tribal area near Tandur, Andhra and Karnataka
border.

I
went
there as a childless mother and completed bargains with one of the parents. I offered some
money
to
them
as advance. All this has been visualized with my spy camera. I presented this story in
focusing
the
poor
circumstances and vulnerable conditions of the tribal people.

4)2007 Professor keechaka :

This is an investigation report on a professor of Osmania University who habituated to
misbehave
with
girl
students, asking for guide ship in Ph.D. I approached him as a MBA student seeking guide
ship in
Ph.D
and
caught his behavior with my spy camera. Immediately after aired this story in NTV , then
Minister
for
Higher
Education Mr. D. Srinivas rushed to our office. He saw all the footage related to this
episode and

issued
suspension orders to that Keechaka professor.

National Interests

26/11-MUMBAI BLASTS

India will never forget November 26, 2008, when Pakistani terrorists attacked Mumbai. I covered those three horrific days and the Black Cat commandos' successful operation. Reporting live amid the gunfire was a daring and prestigious assignment in my journalism career, showcasing bravery and resilience.

AYODHYA VERDICT- 2010

I gave live reports from Lucknow on the historic Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid court verdict. I interviewed leaders from both sides and did a special half-hour program on Ayodhya's historical importance, cultural aspects, and the harmonious atmosphere between Muslim and Hindu communities living there beyond the riots.

FARMERS SUICIDES IN TELANGANA STATE

I reported special half-hour episodes on the critical issue of farmer suicides in Telangana, covering nine districts excluding Hyderabad. This program, named "BIG EXPRESS," delved into the struggles and stories of affected families, shedding light on the crisis and its impact on the region.

UTTARAKHAND FLOODS-2013

I covered the devastating floods and landslides from the Uttarakhand cloudburst, India's worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami. Reporting from Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun, I captured pilgrims' harrowing experiences, evacuation efforts, and trekked 10 km to Badrinath, bringing the dire conditions to TV as the first regional reporter.