Delhi-NCR Pollution: CAQM Tightens Curbs Ahead Of Diwali, Demolition Work Restricted | News18

News18 - Nov 6, 2026

With Delhi-NCR preparing for the seasonal rise in air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced a series of preventive measures to curb pollution during the crucial November period. The directions include restrictions on dust-generating construction and demolition activities across the National Capital Region from November 5 to November 20, 2026. The restrictions also cover several linear infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, flyovers, overbridges, pipelines and power transmission works, with specified exemptions for essential and critical projects. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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