Delhi has announced a series of measures to curb winter air pollution, including restrictions on construction and vehicles, higher parking charges, staggered office timings and 50 per cent work from home, news agency PTI reported. The measures will be rolled out ahead of the winter pollution season, with several curbs coming into effect from November 1.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday announced that dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while a complete ban on construction and demolition activities will be imposed from December 10, 2026, to January 20, 2027.