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__
MLC Elections: Curious case of BJP accessing contacts of voters
Hundreds of voters who are set to cast their votes in next year's MLC graduate election have received a text message from BJP's Member of Legislative...
By Sumit Jha Published on 14 Dec 2020 3:20 PM GMT
NFHS shows rise in anemia among AP children, neonatal mortality rate drops
The 5th National Family Health Survey report was a mixed bag for Andhra Pradesh with several indices showing a fall while many showed an increase.
By Sumit Jha Published on 13 Dec 2020 12:35 PM GMT
Health Survey: Anemia, obesity on the rise, neonatal mortality rate drops in Telangana
Seventy per cent children in Telangana between the ages six-59 months are anaemic, according to the 5th National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019-20....
By Sumit Jha Published on 13 Dec 2020 7:54 AM GMT
SBI receives Rs 6210 Cr for electoral bonds in last 2.5 years
In an RTI reply to Society for Safety of Public and Good Governance, the SBI said that it has received Rs 6210.39 crore for the bonds from March 1,...
By Sumit Jha Published on 7 Dec 2020 4:29 AM GMT
GHMC results: 28,604 voters opted for NOTA; highest NOTA votes polled in Banjara Hills
The 2020 GHMC elections recorded 46.60 per cent voter turnout. Of the total 74,12,601 electors, only 34,54,552 cast their ballots on 1 December.
By Sumit Jha Published on 6 Dec 2020 7:12 AM GMT
Stray dog beaten up, killed in Secunderabad's AWHO colony
A stray dog was beaten to death in Army Welfare Housing Organization(AWHO) colony in Secunderabad on 1 December.
By Sumit Jha Published on 3 Dec 2020 3:25 PM GMT
Transperson denied entry into Air Live in Jubilee Hills
On the night of 29 November, Vijay, an openly gay person, along with his friends, including a trans-woman, were denied entry into Air Live, a...
By Sumit Jha Published on 3 Dec 2020 10:15 AM GMT
GHMC polls: Hyderabad reports low turnout, only 46.60% voters cast ballots
Of the total 74,12,601 electors, only 34,54,552 cast their ballots on 1 December.
By Sumit Jha Published on 2 Dec 2020 5:47 AM GMT
Will free Hyderabad from the 'Nizam culture': Amit Shah
BJP will free Hyderabad from the 'Nizam culture' and work towards constructing a modern and new city flush with democratic principles.
By Sumit Jha Published on 29 Nov 2020 11:21 AM GMT
Battling `Jungle Raj' slur at home, Yogi Adityanath says will rename Hyderabad as Bhagyanagar
After changing the names of different cities in his home state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for rechristening Hyderabad as...
By Sumit Jha Published on 28 Nov 2020 5:39 PM GMT
Rachakonda police sets record straight, says 4,835 Rohingyas living in Hyderabad
The Rachakonda police, on 28 November, said there are 4,835 Rohingyas in the city. They have the biometric details of 4,561 Rohingyas while those of...
By Sumit Jha Published on 28 Nov 2020 1:43 PM GMT
FIRs against HRF member, rights groups for 'influencing' Vakapalli rape survivors to depose falsely
The HRF along with many Adivasi and women's organisations were active participants since 2007 seeking justice for the 11 Vakapalli women who were...
By Sumit Jha Published on 27 Nov 2020 3:58 PM GMT
