Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Veteran Singapore Singer Ling Xiao Dies at 75; Funeral to be Held on Dec 17

Veteran local singer Ling Xiao chose to spend his remaining days at home and was discharged on November 25.

8 hours ago

Singapore Police Seize Over S$539,000, Freeze 176 Accounts in Island-Wide Anti-Scam Operation

Individuals convicted of assisting others to retain benefits from criminal conduct may face a jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.

8 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 44 People Rushed to Hospital Following Collision Between Two Buses in Jurong West

In a joint statement, LTA, Tower Transit and SBS Transit said that the injured people were receiving medical attention.

8 hours ago

Road accident

Singapore: 2 Women Rushed to Hospital Following 5-Vehicle Crash in Bedok

According to reports, a 39-year-old male car driver is assisting the police with the investigations.

9 hours ago

Road accident

Private Jet from Singapore Overshoots Runway in Hokkaido; 5 on Board Including Child

One of New Chitose Airport's two runways was temporarily closed as a precaution, although flight operations on the other runway continued and were not disrupted.

9 hours ago

PUB Issues Flash Flood Risk Warning for 4 Areas in Western Singapore

The agency advised motorists and pedestrians to stay away from these locations for about an hour as a precautionary measure.

9 hours ago

Singapore: 55-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Sengkang Block, Area Cordoned Off for Police Investigations

Based on preliminary findings, the police said that there is no indication of foul play.

9 hours ago

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

Singapore: 2 People Rushed to Hospital After Car Overturns Near Yishun Dam

The police said that a 46-year-old male driver and a 62-year-old female driver are assisting with ongoing investigations.

33 hours ago

Road accident

Vietnam's Street Vendors Embrace Cashless Payments as QR Transactions Jump 85%

NAPAS reported that in the first 10 months of this year, VietQR transactions rose 52% in volume and 85% in value compared with the same period a year earlier.

36 hours ago

Singapore Police Issue Advisory on Shell Investment Apps Linked to Fraudulent Schemes

In this scam variant, victims are first drawn in by social media advertisements promoting so-called investment products that promise high and quick returns.

37 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Boon Lay Drive Knife Incident, Faces Weapons Charge

The police said that the injured man was conscious when he was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital for treatment.

37 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore PUB Reports Flash Flooding in Kembangan, Upper East Coast Road After Heavy Rain

No injuries were reported, and traffic conditions gradually returned to normal after the water subsided.

37 hours ago

Chinese Singer Wang Sulong Brings First Singapore Show to Indoor Stadium in March

Chinese singer-songwriter Wang Sulong's upcoming Singapore performance is scheduled to begin at 8 pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

38 hours ago

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore Festival Organiser Among 4 Booked for Murder

The charge sheet includes forensic reports, witness testimonies, digital data and other crucial material that form the basis of the prosecution's case.

38 hours ago

Singapore: 7 Foreign Nationals Arrested in CNB Drug Busts at Three Migrant Worker Dormitories

During the operation, officers seized a small amount of Ice and various drug paraphernalia from a 24-year-old suspect.

39 hours ago

Singapore crime

Chinese Scientists Reveal How Earth's Hidden Water Made the Planet Habitable

The findings provide a vital piece in understanding Earth's early evolution and the processes that made it capable of supporting life.

2 days ago

Vietnam's Smartphone Shipments to US Plunge to Lowest Level Since 2020

Annual production of phones in Vietnam has also been decreasing since August, according to updated official figures.

2 days ago

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ICA Seizes Vape, 849 Heat Sticks from Japanese Traveller at Singapore's Changi Airport

According to ICA, the Japanese man was handed over to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

Two People, Including Woman, Arrested for Loan Shark Harassment Within 12 Hours in Singapore

First-time offenders convicted of loan shark harassment face fines ranging from S$5,000 to S$50,000, jail terms of up to five years and up to six strokes of the cane.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: Two Men to be Charged over Suspected Government Official Impersonation Scam

The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to ten years, or a fine not exceeding S$500,000, or both.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

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