Sumit Jha
Sumit Jha is currently a multimedia journalist with NewsMeter. An alumnus of the University of Hyderabad and Amity University. He is specialised in Video Production. He was also a contributor at PARI network. Hailing from rural Bihar has spent his childhood shifting from places and people. Growing up he felt the need to document the lives and dreams of rural India. A lover of visual storytelling goes around the cities to search for Stories. He primarily reports on civic, consumer, health, human interest and data stories. You can follow Sumit on Twitter @sumitjha__
Amazon asked to pay Rs 10k to Somajiguda customer for not delivering mixer-grinder
Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has asked Amazon to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation to a customer for failing to deliver mixer- grinder.
By Sumit Jha Published on 10 April 2021 11:30 AM GMT
How Nizamabad is trying to prevent COVID spillover from Maha
Nizamabad, which borders Maharashtra, has become the worst-affected COVID district in rural Telangana.
By Sumit Jha Published on 10 April 2021 4:41 AM GMT
Indigo asked to pay Rs.1.5L to Kukatpally traveler for misplaced bag
Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ordered Indigo Airlines to pay Rs 1.5 lakh as compensation to a customer after his baggage was lost while...
By Sumit Jha Published on 9 April 2021 8:10 AM GMT
Pay Rs 5L to deceased lorry driver's wife: Nalgonda Consumer Commission asks New India Assurance
The insurance company sent a claim repudiation letter on a flimsy ground that the complainant has failed to submit their claim form within the...
By Sumit Jha Published on 7 April 2021 1:28 PM GMT
Hyd police book Narsinghanand Saraswati for inflammatory comments on Prophet
A video of Narsinghanand Saraswati speaking at the Press Club of India in Delhi where he can be seen abusing Prophet Muhammad went viral on Friday.
By Sumit Jha Published on 4 April 2021 1:46 PM GMT
COVID-19: 11 private hospitals in Hyd run out of ICU beds for patients
Around 11 private hospitals in Hyderabad have run out of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients amid a resurgence in daily cases, the medical bulletin on 4...
By Sumit Jha Published on 4 April 2021 9:00 AM GMT
Strange: Hyderabad driver tonsures hair at Tirupati, Uber fails to recognise him
He took a selfie and tried to login in repeatedly, but to no avail. On his fourth attempt, he was barred from signing in.
By Sumit Jha Published on 1 April 2021 8:04 AM GMT
Hyderabad: BookMyShow, INOX fined Rs 10k for levying 'convenience fee '
Hyderabad: Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered BookMyShow and INOX movies to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation to a customer for charging a...
By Sumit Jha Published on 30 March 2021 7:15 AM GMT
Hyderabad: KFC fined Rs 50k for levying packing charge
Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ordered KFC to pay Rs 50,000 as punitive damage and Rs 10,000 as compensation to a customer for charging Rs...
By Sumit Jha Published on 26 March 2021 4:35 AM GMT
Telangana RSS consolidates its presence, collects Rs. 189 crore for Ram Mandir
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Telangana collected approximately Rs. 189 crore for the constructions of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the functionaries of...
By Sumit Jha Published on 25 March 2021 12:07 PM GMT
Religious monuments renovation: ASI spends Rs 48 Cr in 5 years in Hyd circle
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad Circle has spent Rs 48.82 crore on the renovation of religious monuments from 2014-15 to 2019-20.
By Sumit Jha Published on 25 March 2021 3:45 AM GMT
COVID-19: "Double Mutant" N440K variant associated with immune escape found in Southern India
The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) on Wednesday said a new "double mutant" variant of the Covid19 has been detected from samples...
By Sumit Jha Published on 25 March 2021 3:15 AM GMT
