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Karnataka areca growers fume against tobacco lobby after cancer warning

Does areca consumption cause cancer? Yes, says a United Nations body, triggering widespread anger among growers in India, the world’s largest producer, and they are blaming the cigarette industry for the health warning blow. The International Agency for …

Higher carry forward stocks, low prices impact India’s red chilli acreage this cropping season

India’s chilli acreage would have declined by over a fourth this cropping season as a section of farmers in the key producing States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka have switched over to other crops such as tobacco, maize and pulses, mainly …

Study Shows How Smoking Cigarettes May Worsen Flu Infections

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Smoking cigarettes can cause changes in throat microbiota and worsen influenza A virus infection, finds a study. Smoking has long been known as unhealthy. It is known to lead to chronic pulmonary disease and has also …

Inhaling air in polluted Delhi is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, says doctor

Like smoking 50 cigarettes daily: Delhi’s air pollution reaches hazardous levels

Breathing Delhi’s air is equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes daily, according to doctors, as the city battles its worst pollution crisis of the year, forcing authorities to impose emergency restrictions. Shahana Yasmin reorts for The Independent. In short: …

From Richa Chadha to Shikhar Dhawan, Delhiites lament chokehold on Delhi

"The world is the body, Delhi is its soul", Mirza Ghalib wrote about his city, Delhi. The famed Urdu poet in Mughal durbar wouldn't have imagined that the "soul" would gasp for breath under a morose, grey sky, each year as winter …

Is slow living the solution as Delhi battles air crisis?

Rarekar Kamlakant, a 62-year-old who works at a luxurious property of Coco Shambala in his village in Maharashtra, doesn’t look a day over forty. Not just that, he can effortlessly trek the hills around his village and walk miles without breaking a sweat. …

Delhi pollution: Amid Tharoor's capital shift call—a lesson from Indonesia"

Summarize In response to Delhi's severe air pollution, MP Tharoor suggested a capital shift, citing Indonesia's move to a new capital, Nusantara, due to similar issues. Nusantara, a $35 billion project expected to be completed by 2045, is planned …

How living in Delhi is like smoking 20 cigarettes a day as smog engulfs city

The thick smog blanketing India’s capital Delhi and choking the lungs of its residents is so severe that it is visible from space. The northern regions of India, which include Delhi, are afflicted with poor air quality at this time of year, but this week …

"Choking Death Trap": Historian William Dalrymple As Delhi's AQI Nears 500

Amid the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi, Scottish historian William Dalrymple highlighted the severity of the situation, saying that he has never seen anything like this in 40 years of living in the national capital. Delhi has been grappling with …

Is Delhi's actual AQI above 1600? Even at 450 it is equal to 20 cigarettes a day: Explained

Air pollution is contributing to cancers in IndiaIANS On Monday, Delhi once again hit the world headlines and was rendered breathless for all the wrong reasons. As the Capital of India clocked yet another day of severely compromised air quality at 494, its …

Air pollution: Best budget-friendly air purifiers to buy in India

As winter sets in, air pollution levels are rising sharply in several North Indian cities, including Delhi. This year, pollution has hit alarming highs, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and the National Capital Region reaching nearly 1,000 on …

“How Is This Ok”: Bhumi Pednekar Brings Attention To Delhi’s Poor AQI

Bhumi Pednekar has voiced her concerns over the long-standing issue of poor air quality in Delhi. On Monday, the actress re-shared a post by The Tatva India on her Instagram Stories, highlighting the current situation in the National Capital. The original …

90 percent of Head and Neck cancers in India are associated with tobacco use, reveals top oncologist

High consumption of tobacco, betel nuts (Supari), alcohol has led to an increase in prevalence of Head and Neck cancers in India, leading oncologist Dr. Anil K. D’Cruz said. According to Dr. D’Cruz, 90 percent of the head and neck cancer are tobacco- …

India unable to meet WHO air quality standards; airshed approach, US-style EPA needed, says former WHO chief scientist

New Delhi: Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organization, says India should adopt an “airshed approach” to analyze its air pollution crisis and set up an environment protection agency to enforce government rules with strict …

Delhi NCR records three-fold jump in OPD patients with breathing problems triggered by air pollution

New Delhi: Doctors and hospitals in Delhi-NCR said they are seeing a three-fold jump in patients reporting respiratory ailments triggered by alarming air pollution levels.  On Tuesday, the average air quality index (AQI) was recorded to be 492 early …

How To Not Die In Delhi Right Now? 11 Ways To Survive AQI Levels That Make Mars Look Better

Delhi, the city of endless charm and chaos, is now competing with chimneys for the title of “World’s Most Unbreathable Air.” With the AQI soaring to a glorious 712 (read: literal death), it’s time to pause, sip some ginger lemon honey water, and get your …

As pollution chokes Delhi, environment minister seeks PM’s intervention for artificial rain

With Delhi suffocating from heavy pollution levels and the Air Quality Index (AQI) almost touching 500, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to the Central government on Tuesday (November 19) asking for PM Modi’s intervention for artificial rain in …

Smoking 50 cigarettes daily – The cost of breathing Delhi’s air

Delhi is drowning in thick smog and making headlines everywhere. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) today was 492 at 7 am. In such conditions, lungs can suffer significant harm – even for healthy non-smokers. The AQI surpassed the 500 mark at several …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …