Articles by Bihu Ray

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

Singapore: Train service delayed on East-West Line for second consecutive day due to fault

The fault was cleared at 8:08am and free bus service was withdrawn, said SMRT.

Apr 11, 2017

US Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula

North Korea threatens US over Navy move, says it is ready for war

Donald Trump ordered the US Navy strike group, Carl Vinson, to head towards the Korean peninsula on Tuesday in a show of force against the North's missile threats.

Apr 11, 2017

Philippine President Duterte challenges Beijing, decides to fortify disputed South China Sea island

The Reuters states that Duterte is planning his visit on Thitu's Independence Day in June.

Apr 6, 2017

Jupiter at opposition: Don't miss out watching the planet light up night sky on 7 April

Though the planet will appear bright and very close to Earth, it is still 414 millions of miles away.

Apr 6, 2017

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

Hong Kong: Mother along with 10-year-old daughter leaps to death, blames troubled marriage

Initial investigations revealed that the 45-year-old housewife's husband wanted a divorce.

Apr 6, 2017

Said Tossi: Iran's celebrated Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges

Singapore: Police arrest man for molesting 14-year-old girl

In Singapore, anyone found guilty of outraging modesty can end up in jail for up to two years.

Apr 6, 2017

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Singapore: Indian imam fined $4,000 for insensitive remarks, will be sent back to native country

The imam, who is believed to be from South India, was heard using the Arabic word "fanswurna" when he spoke about Christians and Jews.

Apr 4, 2017

Sumatran elephant conservation: Tuskers face challenges from poaching, habitat loss and man-animal conflict [PHOTOS]

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed this subspecies of Asian elephant as critically endangered species.

Apr 4, 2017

Singapore: LTA to open new Sentosa Gateway tunnel on 27 April

The new tunnel, which will be opened at 10 am on the said date, can only be accessed by cars and motorcycles.

Apr 3, 2017

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

Singapore: Residential market stabilises, dip in private home prices soften by 0.5 per cent

However, there will be no quick turnaround in the near future given the challenging economy.

Apr 3, 2017

India: Mentally challenged minor girl raped inside Jagannath temple in Odisha

The victim was rescued in a critical condition from the spot and was rushed to the hospital.

Apr 3, 2017

Singapore: April 2017 will see above normal rainfall, says MSS

Meteorological Service Singapore said that citizens can expect temperatures to reach up to 35°C.

Apr 1, 2017

Singapore Art Museum to get makeover worth S$90m

The government will be funding S$80 million and sponsorships and donations will give remaining S$10 million.

Apr 1, 2017

Australia floods: Two dead, four missing; no respite as water still rising

Flood sirens were heard in several towns and people climbed on roofs to wait for rescue.

Apr 1, 2017

Najib Razak meets Rajinikanth: Malaysia PM has his fanboy moment with the superstar in India

Najib is a great fan of the Tamil icon since he was staying in Malacca for the production of Kabali- a gangster-drama film mostly shot in Malaysia.

Mar 31, 2017

Biggest supermoon in almost 70 years to be seen from Singapore on Nov 14

China comes up with world's biggest amphibious aircraft as South China Sea dispute intensifies

The state-owned Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) is the manufacturer of the aircraft.

Mar 30, 2017

Singapore: First Zika cluster of 2017 discovered in Hougang, fogging begins

NEA has released a notice stating that thermal fogging will be carried out to get rid of adult mosquitoes.

Mar 30, 2017

Singapore: 880,000 HDB flat owners to receive S&CC rebates worth S$120m

Eligible Singaporean household will receive 1.5 to 3.5 months of S&CC refund depending on their HDB flat type.

Mar 30, 2017

Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Malaysia involved in 'very sensitive' talks with N. Korea over release of 9 hostages, says PM Najib Razak

Kim Jong-nam was killed by smearing VX nerve agent on 13 February at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Mar 30, 2017

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Standard Chartered Bank Singapore announces 20-week paid maternity leave

Male employees will get two calendar weeks of paternity leave as part of the bank's family-friendly culture.

Mar 27, 2017

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