Indian expat wins Dh7 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle
Abu Dhabi, July 03: An Indian expat, who lives in Abu Dhabi, has won Dh7 million in a raffle in Abu Dhabi.
Indians again won big at the lottery this month taking away most prizes.
Tojo Mathew, who had purchased ticket no. 075171 at Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, was announced as the winner of the bumper prize on Tuesday.
Nine other winners won Dh100,000 at the lottery today. The winners included five Indians, one Pakistani, and one from Kuwait.
Indian expat Eqlaqh Kamil Qureshi won the BMW series 02.
The dream Dh7 million prize was announced at the Abu Dhabi International Airport's arrivals hall at 10am.
Check the entire list of winners below:
Courtesy: www.khaleejtimes.com
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
VHP warns of statewide stir in Karnataka against move to ease cattle transport law
Udupi (Karnataka) (PTI): The VHP on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, accusing the state government of weakening a law that has deterred illegal cattle transport.
The organisation's Go Raksha Wing, Karnataka South, has also announced district-level protests on December 8.
According to officials, the existing law mandates a bank guarantee for securing the release of vehicles seized for alleged illegal cattle transportation.
On December 4, the state Cabinet proposed an amendment enabling the release of such vehicles on an indemnity bond instead.
Addressing reporters in Udupi, VHP leader and Prantha Goraksha Pramukh Sunil K R, said the government's move amounted to "sympathy for cattle lifters" and claimed that it was part of broader actions "targeting Hindus".
He argued that the law in its current form is stringent and has played a crucial role in reducing incidents of illegal cattle transport and theft.
Under the Act, vehicles involved in offences can be surrendered and, upon conviction, permanently seized by authorities. "Diluting these provisions will embolden offenders," Sunil said.
The VHP leader warned that easing the process of vehicle release would not only encourage violators but also result in rising cruelty against cattle.
Sunil further claimed that the strict enforcement of the 2020 law had brought down cases of cattle-related offences significantly. Rolling back these provisions, he said, could reverse those gains and would lead to an increase in illegal transport.
He reiterated that the government must reconsider its decision and preserve the integrity of the existing law.
