SBS Punjabi - ਐਸ ਬੀ ਐਸ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ

In tonight's news bulletin, hear about coronavirus updates from around the country, increased fines for restrictions in Victoria, and up to 170 seasonal workers are expected to begin work in farms in the Northern Territory under a new trial program.

The Victorian government has announced a $22 million funding boost to support the taxi and commercial passenger vehicle industry that has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਅਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੇ ਕੋਵਿਡ-19 ਤੋਂ ਬੁਰੀ ਤਰਾਂਹ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਟੈਕਸੀ ਸਨਅਤ ਨੂੰ 22 ਮਿਲੀਅਨ ਡਾਲਰ ਦੇ ਫੰਡ ਦੇਣ ਦਾ ਐਲਾਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ।ਇਸ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਰਾਸ਼ੀ ਦਾ ਮੁੱਖ ਉਦੇਸ਼ ਟੈਕਸੀ ਸਨਅਤ ਨੂੰ ਸਹਾਰਾ ਦੇਣਾ, ਸਫਾਈ ਦੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਮਿਆਰ ਅਪਣਾਉਣ, ਅਤੇ ਆਮਦਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਮੀ ਕਾਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਡਰਾਈਵਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਹਿਯੋਗ ਦੇਣਾ ਹੈ।

ਮਰਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਅਕਸਰ 'ਮਜ਼ਬੂਤ' ਬਣੇ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੀ ਸਿਖਲਾਈ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਬੇਸ਼ਕ ਉਹ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਖਤ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਿਉਂ ਨਾ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹੋਣ। ਪਰ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਾਲਾਤ ਕਈ ਵਾਰ ਇੰਨੇ ਬਦਲ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਭਾਵਨਾਵਾਂ ਨਿਯੰਤਰਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਕ ਸਬੰਧ ਟੁੱਟ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਮਾਹਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਮੰਨਣਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਭਾਵਨਾਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਂਝਾਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਕੋਈ ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਬਲਕਿ ਇਹ ਤਾਂ ਤਾਕਤ ਦੀ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨੀ ਹੈ।

Victoria has recorded 429 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of cases to almost 12,000. The state also saw 13 deaths since overnight- it is the state's equal deadliest day. In response, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a three-tiered system of workplace restrictions.

A state of disaster has been declared in Victoria, with tough COVID-19 restrictions on movement across Melbourne and an overnight curfew being enforced by police.

While brothers and sisters from the Indian community in Northern Territory feel fortunate that COVID-19 hasn’t dampened their festivities, those in Victoria are preparing to strengthen their bond on video chat.

Eid ul-Adha is a very joyous occasion for Muslims. It marks the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage and signals the beginning of the ritual of Udhiya also known as Qurbani. Muslims around the world celebrate it together albeit in their own cultural way. For more info listen to this audio report by Masood Mallhi.

Presenting the major national and international news stories of today; sports, currency exchange rates and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

In our weekly wrap of news from India this week, hear about India's new education policy, the first fleet of Rafale fighter jets from France and Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha allowed to convene on August 14. 

Daizy Maan, a passionate supporter of Australian startups and social enterprise, believes that the current COVID crisis has helped many people re-imagine how they 'do more' while staying at home. And her faith in one start-up has paid off so well, that the profit generated is being donated to three separate charities.