Prabhu, who died of cardiac arrest this morning, had been ailing for a few weeks, said his son, Ramesh Prabhu.
'NDP', as he was widely known in press circles, served PTI from 1952 in various capacities -- as News Editor, AGM, DGM and Officer on Special Duty -- till his retirement in 1991.
After a long stint in Mumbai, Prabhu moved to Delhi and was actively involved in the PTI Photo Service. He also worked on the Central Desk when it was shifted to Delhi in 1971.
Prabhu is survived by his son and daughter, Nanda.
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Ramesh Prabhu said.
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