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

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 minimise its health effects.

The Delhi government on Monday 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, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

He also said 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.