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__
Failed weight-loss treatment: Secunderabad Kolors Health Care asked to pay Rs 25K compensation
Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has asked Kolors Health Care, Karkhana, to refund Rs 58,000 and pay Rs 25,000 for failed weight-loss treatment.
By Sumit Jha Published on 8 Oct 2021 3:32 AM GMT
Safe paddling: Bikers call for separate cycle lanes, awareness in Hyd
On September 18, 22-year-old software professional Tharun Sathapathi of Vijaynagar Colony suffered serious wounds when an overspeeding Honda car...
By Sumit Jha Published on 6 Oct 2021 2:36 PM GMT
TS dist hospitals fare well in core health services, diagnostic facilities; rank low in beds per lakh population
An assessment of district hospitals in India found that Telangana ranked 36th among 38 states and Union Territories in terms of number of functional...
By Sumit Jha Published on 1 Oct 2021 3:03 AM GMT
Divi Labs founder richest Hyderabadi; 56 billionaires in city: Hurun India Rich List
Around 56 individuals and families from Hyderabad have wealth of more than Rs. 1,000 crore (Rs. 10 billion), according to Hurun India Rich List, while...
By Sumit Jha Published on 30 Sep 2021 12:47 PM GMT
Nala horror continues: 52 YO man goes missing after falling into open drain at Quthbullapur
Police, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Commission(GHMC), and Disaster Response Force have not been able to find the body even after five days.
By Sumit Jha Published on 30 Sep 2021 5:37 AM GMT
Amberpet Dominos fined Rs 10K for using consumer as advertising agent, selling carry bag
Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ordered Dominos at Bagh Amberpet to pay Rs 10,000 to a customer for charging Rs 7.62 for a carry bag with a...
By Sumit Jha Published on 29 Sep 2021 1:50 PM GMT
'Fake News on Social Media': Telangana registers highest cases in-country
According to NCRB Telangana has contributed around 23 percent of cases of Fake News on Social Media in the country in 2020.
By Sumit Jha Published on 21 Sep 2021 12:12 PM GMT
Jawaharnagar dumping yard violation: NGT asks TSPCB, GHMC to submit report by Oct 8
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to file...
By Sumit Jha Published on 21 Sep 2021 3:58 AM GMT
Nampally furniture store Interior Park asked to pay Rs. 1L compensation for delivering broken sofa
The Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has directed The Interior Park, a furniture store in Nampally, to pay a compensation of Rs. 1 lakh for...
By Sumit Jha Published on 20 Sep 2021 4:28 AM GMT
Saidabad rape: Of grieving family, police incompetence and political tamasha
On September 16, Saidabad rape accused Pallakonda Raju was found dead on the railway track near Rajaram- Station Ghanpur.
By Sumit Jha Published on 16 Sep 2021 7:53 AM GMT
PM KISAN: How Aadhar glitches prevent farmers from availing benefits in Telangana
Figures reveal that nearly 38.1 percent of farmers were unable to receive installments under PM KISAN due to Aadhar verification problems.
By Sumit Jha Published on 14 Sep 2021 8:46 AM GMT
TSSPDCL fined Rs 25000 for snapping power supply to Ashok Nagar resident
Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has asked the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company (TSSPDCL) to pay Rs 25,000 to a consumer for...
By Sumit Jha Published on 1 Sep 2021 1:47 PM GMT
