Visakhapatnam, Feb. 12 -- District Collector MN Hrishender Prasad on Thursday directed all departments to complete pending works related to the International Fleet Review 2026 (IFR) without any delay, stressing that there should be no lapses in arrangements or protocol.

The Collector, along with Commissioner of Police Sankabrath Bagchi, reviewed the progress of IFR preparations at a meeting held in the Collectorate conference hall.

The key events scheduled between February 17 and 20 include MILAN, the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave, and the City Parade.

During the review, the Collector sought updates from officials on the status of works and questioned departments on pendency, instructing them to complete all remaining task...