Schools, colleges and libraries will remain closed till further orders in view of air pollution in Delhi. City Environment Minister Gopal Rai told reporters that till 21st of this month all the employees of Delhi government departments will work from home. He said that during this period construction and demolition work will also be banned.
The entry of vehicles coming from outside has been banned except for essential services. He said that one thousand private CNG buses would be hired to strengthen the public transport in the national capital.