Around 4,530 tonnes of such waste was generated in December, with Maharashtra contributing the maximum 629 tonnes, followed by Kerala (542 tonnes) and Gujarat (479 tonnes)

Experts from AIIMS, National Institute of Nutrition, and other research organisations confirmed the presence of pesticide residues, organochlorine, lead, and nickel in milk and vegetables as the reasons behind the illness

K J Ramesh, member of the newly formed commission for air quality management, exuded confidence of coming up with an \"acceptable and suitable solution\" to combat air pollution by next year

According to government agencies, stubble fire counts reached 189 and the share of stubble burning in Delhi's air pollution was five per cent on Wednesday

According to CBCB's Sameer App data at 7 am on Tuesday, November 17, Delhi's AQI stood at 161, Faridabad's 175, Gurugram 204, Noida 182, and Ghaziabad 148

The average 24-hour AQI at 4 pm on Sunday was 448 in Ghaziabad, 441 in Noida, 417 in Greater Noida, 425 in Gurugram and 414 in Faridabad, according to the CPCB's Sameer app

Delhi is experiencing poor air quality despite the state government's order on ban on sale and bursting of firecrackers. As per the forecast, the pollution level in Delhi will deteriorate further by Sunday evening

Delhi air quality: If no crackers are burnt on Diwali day then the PM2.5 concentration in Delhi might be the lowest in the last four years, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said

SAFAR said that the share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution reached 38 per cent on Monday

Delhi air pollution: The average AQI was 475 at 8 am Monday in Gurugram; 483 in Ghaziabad; 482 in Greater Noida; 486 in Noida; and 462 in Faridabad

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Health officials have warned the state government against health risks associated with polluted air. This can be very dangerous for those affected due to coronavirus; people with comorbidities are at a higher risk of dying due to coronavirus

On Thursday, the 24-hour average AQI was 450, the worst levels since November last year, with farm fires accounting for 42 per cent of its pollution, the maximum this season so far

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Centre as well as the states to take more steps to curb pollution. In a notice to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Central Pollution Control Board, the Delhi Pollution Control Board and the Delhi police commissioner, the NGT have asked for a complete ban on crackers from November 7 to November 30. The tribunal said that even the use of green crackers will also lead to poor visibility, hazy conditions and asphyxia. Watch the video for more.Also Read: Delhi govt bans fire crackers as coronavirus cases, pollution rise

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the season so far

Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 353 on Monday. It was 349 on Sunday, 345 on Saturday, and 366 on Friday. Delhi's air quality is predicted to remain in the 'very poor' category till October 31

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that the Centre has taken a holistic view of the matter and the draft of the proposed law on curbing pollution would be submitted in the apex court within four days

Delhi's air continues to be hazardous as toxic smog engulfs the sky. According to Central Pollution Control Board, the overall air quality of Delhi has dipped to very poor category. Areas like Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri are worst affected as the air quality of these areas falls under 'severe category'. Watch the video for more details.

Multiple factors led to it: First they were asked to grow paddy to overcome food scarcity; mechanised harvesting left massive residue that takes longer to decompose and then paddy sowing was delayed to conserve water, overshooting residue burning into Delhi's bad winter air days

Delhi pollution: The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said a significant increase in the stubble-fire count was observed around Haryana, Punjab and other neighbouring regions