First Professor Veepa Rao Memorial Lecture to Be Held in Shimla

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), in association with Cats and Brats of Professor Veepa Rao and Keekali Charitable Trust, is organising the first-ever Professor Veepa Rao Memorial Lecture to honour the life and legacy of the late Professor Veepa Rao, a renowned journalist and teacher.

The event is scheduled for October 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards at the Gothic Hall of Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Shri Mukesh Agnihotri and Shri Raju Santhanam, a distinguished journalist and former colleague of Professor Rao, are expected to attend as guest speakers.

The programme aims to encourage discussion on journalistic culture and reflect on Professor Rao’s significant contributions to education and journalism. It will also honour his dedication to the teaching profession, his passion for journalism, and his commitment to students of all ages.