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Prakash Kumar

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As seen in: Press Trust of India, Bangalore Mirror, The Economic Times, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Outlook (India), Deccan Herald
Covers:  Politics, Public Policy and Government.
Journalist | Covering Politics & Government | @PTI_News | Past: @htTweets @DeccanHerald @Outlookindia

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Villagers crave for peace in Maoist-hit Bastar

Villagers crave for peace in Maoist-hit Bastar

After the Maoists brutally beat him up and gutted his house in Sukma's Dubatota village in 2006 for "a small …

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Scams thrive unchecked in education system

Scams thrive unchecked in education system

Fake universities and unrecognised higher education institutions offering degree programmes are functioning u…

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Rs 30-crore red budget for arms

Rs 30-crore red budget for arms

The Central Committee of CPI (Maoists) has earmarked Rs 30 cr per year to upgrade its arms manufacturing unit…

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Friends say Judeo was sophistication personified

Friends say Judeo was sophistication personified

Judeo, was an incorrigible shayar who used to pick up Shayri books from any roadside stall at sight. | Latest…

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Ranchi burglars steal money, and hearts too

Ranchi burglars steal money, and hearts too

A gang of robbers, after their loot, gave Rs 10 to a child as token of love, besides showing other courteous …

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Guest teachers to fill the gap in government schools

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By Prakash Kumar Verified, Sridhar Vivan Verified
| Bangalore Mirror Verified
Education department recruits 45,000 teachers to address shortages, prioritise rural areas and critical subjects In response to the shortage of teachers in government primary and high schools, the Education Department has mandated the recruitment of 45,000 guest teachers for the academic year 2024-25. The department proposes hiring 35,000 guest teachers for primary schools and 10,000 for high schools to fill the vacant teaching positions in state government schools.
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Use AI to improve public utilities

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By Prakash Kumar Verified
| Deccan Herald Verified
Use AI to improve public utilities With thousands of public toilets in cities, municipalities are confronted with inadequate monitoring capacity Prakash Kumar, May 23 2023, 23:21 ist updated: May 24 2023, 00:57 ist Imagine stepping out for a much-needed walk after an exhausting day. En route, you notice a few overflowing dustbins near a bus stop. The trend continues as you venture inside the park. After a few rounds, you decide to visit a public restroom and hold your breath.
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Unfinished CHAPTER From The Pandemic

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By Bhavna Vij-Aurora, Prakash Kumar Verified, Khushbu Sundar
| Outlook (India) Verified
An unprepared government and under-prepared education boards push millions of Class 10 and 12 students into anxiety and hopelessness By Bhavna Vij-Aurora, Prakash Kumar May 03, 2021 Paper Marks Some experts feel the entire assessment system needs an overhaul Photograph by PTI Bhavna Vij-Aurora, Prakash Kumar April 22, 2021 00:00 IST Unfinished CHAPTER From The Pandemic outlookindia.com 2021-04-23T13:49:13+05:30 The ‘real world’ was full of uncertainty, they were solemnly told, and that our...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

To report crime and trials in court

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I started into journalism as a freelancer

How is social media changing news?

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