Prices of tobacco at auctions in Karnataka continued to increase on robust demand from overseas markets. The average price for flue-cured virginia (FCV) tobacco at the auctions in Karnataka touched a new high of ₹257.46 per kg during the recently concluded 2023-24 season. Prices in the 2023-24 season were up by 13 per cent at … Read more
Winnipeg police have made four arrests after they say staff at a pair of convenience stores were selling illegal tobacco and cannabis products. It was back in November when officers said they were made aware of the issue. An investigation found that during business hours, the products were accessible and available for sale to the … Read more
Consumption of paan, tobacco and other intoxicants has increased with people spending a bigger portion of their income on such products in the last 10 years, according to a survey. Also read: A status lift for the humble paan leaf The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23, released last week, revealed that the expenditure on paan, … Read more