Visakhapatnam gears up for Independence Day fete
Collectorate in Visakhapatnam all lit-up ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on Friday Photo: A Pydiraju
Visakhapatnam: Arrangements are in place for the 74th Independence Day celebrations, said District Collector V Vinay Chand.
At a review meeting held here on Friday, he said Tourism Minister M Srinivasa Rao will receive the salute and unveil the national flag at 9 am at the Visakhapatnam Police Barrack. Collector mentioned that everyone must wear a mask and follow social distancing while attending the event.
Waltair Division: Similarly, Waltair Division, East Coast Railway, is celebrating the I-Day at Gate No.1, main portico, Visakhaptnam railway station. The celebrations will commence at 8:30 am.
RINL:Meanwhile, RINL-Vizag Steel is going to celebrate the Independence Day at the Thrishna grounds, Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam at 8.30 am. The celebrations are restricted to a very limited number of dignitaries at the venue. But the celebrations will be live streamed.