Gurugram Bans Construction Work Nov 5-20 Over Pollution
Gurugram's administration has banned construction and demolition work from November 5 to 20 to tackle rising air pollution. The ban affects various projects. Government and private offices are allowed to keep 50 percent of staff working in person, with others working from home.
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Context: Delhi-NCR, including Gurugram, often sees severe smog in winter, when farm stubble burning and cold weather trap pollution, and authorities use staged steps like these to cut dust and emissions.
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