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Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore: LTA to roll out Apple Pay, Android Pay on public transport

As part of the efforts to increase contactless payments in Singapore, LTA is set to trial mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay on public transport in the first quarter of 2018.

Sep 12, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Singapore: Parked car catches fire at Bedok North, no reports of injuries

The authorities said that investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the fire.

Sep 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia investigates suspected militant plot to attack Bali

48-year-old Singaporean doctor dies in Bali diving accident

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) says that MFA and the Singapore Embassy in Jakarta have rendered consular assistance to the deceased's next-of-kin.

Sep 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: SMRT announces service disruption on Bukit Panjang LRT line due to train fault

According to SMRT, the trains are not running on both Service A and B due to the fault.

Sep 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Top 10 best local Singaporean dishes that you shouldn't miss

Singapore is fondly known as the food nation, with its cuisine combining the flavors of Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan, and India.

Sep 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: 3 women injured in accident along PIE

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) alerted the commuters in a tweet and asked them to avoid the first two lanes of the PIE before the Paya Lebar exit.

Sep 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Black Friday weekend 2016: Shoppers continue to visit stores to grab the best deals

Singapore: Shopper injured due to faulty escalator at The Centrepoint in Orchard

The authorities say that the escalator owner will have to engage an Authorised Examiner to investigate the incident, recommend rectification works and submit a report to BCA.

Sep 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan: 32-year old man dies moments after proposing to girlfriend on Irabu Bridge

The police said that the man's body was pulled out from the sea seven hours later and was taken to the hospital. But, he was confirmed dead at the hospital.

Sep 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 30-year-old man injured after collision with two cars in Bukit Panjang

A 30-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Tuesday after being hit by two cars in Bukit Panjang, Singapore.

Sep 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Heroic Londoner tackles bus fire with household fire extinguisher

Singapore: Lorry catches fire causing massive traffic jam along Lornie Road; no injuries reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says that the fire was extinguished by the firefighters using a hose reel.

Sep 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

McDonald's suspends sales of popular 'bulgogi' burger in South Korea amid illness complaints

Following the complaint, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has launched an investigation to find out the exact cause of the customer's disease.

Sep 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore during Chinese New Year

74-year-old man attacked by his son in Singapore; suffers head injuries

Reports said the dispute was over money issues and the man had used a cleaver to hurt the victim.

Sep 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SE Asian countries commit to cohesive approach to thwart militants

3 soldiers killed, 52 injured as Philippine troops push in Marawi City

Military spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla described the fight on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha as some of the toughest fighting yet.

Sep 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

5-year-old boy critically injured in dramatic car chase between parents in Malaysia

Dr Norhizan Ismail, the state Health director, says that the boy is being treated at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for serious head injuries.

Sep 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: 24-year-old motorcyclist dies in accident with trailer on BKE

The police said that the investigations are going on.

Sep 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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