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Air pollution: Delhi lifts ban on construction; call on school reopening on Nov 24


23 November 2021  

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in the city in view of an improvement in air quality and the inconvenience caused to workers, India Today has reported.

The government will take a call on reopening schools, colleges and other educational institutions and work-from-home for government staff during a review meeting on Wednesday.

The government will discuss if CNG-operated trucks carrying non-essential items be allowed to enter Delhi if the situation continues to improve.

The Delhi government had on Sunday night extended the ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items and work-from-home for its employees till November 26 to combat air pollution and minimize its health effects.

(With inputs from India Today)

Publish Date : 23 November 2021 09:17 AM

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