India, Dec. 23 -- Stepping up its efforts to combat air pollution in the national Capital, the Delhi Government on Monday said it will seal polluting industries without further notice and warned of stringent action against private offices flouting work-from-home (WFH) directives.

Announcing this, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the enforcement drive was further intensified across Delhi from Monday to identify and act against polluting industries. Units found violating air-pollution norms will be sealed immediately without further notice. Industries failing to apply for OECM certification by the December 31 deadline will also face strict action.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Pollution Control Committe...