This measure comes as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III), which aims to combat severe air pollution levels.

The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The Delhi government has implemented GRAP III restrictions in Delhi.

Delhi's air quality remains severe, prompting GRAP-III restrictions under which stringent ban will be put in place on construction and demolition activities among others.

Delhi woke up to GRAP Stage-3 restrictions on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the “severe” category for the third day running, prompting strict measures to

GRAP stage 3 came into force at 8am on Friday. The Delhi government announced that classes for primary schools will be shifted to online.

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for the second consecutive day, prompting authorities to implement stricter pollution control measures under Gra

With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog imposed restrictions under the third stage of the GRAP in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, including a ban on construction and demolition

The tighter rule is aimed to curb pollution emnating from different sources as the AQI reached 418 on Thursday.

Delhi NCR will be under GRAP 3 restrictions starting tomorrow at 8 am due to severe air quality. Construction, demolition, and non-essential mining will be halted. Restrictions on interstate buses and a shift to virtual learning for primary schools are also included.

The decision to invoke the third stage of GRAP was announced by Commission for Air Quality Management, hours after Delhi government claimed that air quality in the city could improve without the implementation of the response.