Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

23-Year-Old Indonesian Man, Jailed, Caned for Helping 5 People Enter Singapore Illegally

Intentionally aiding a person to enter the country illegally carries a penalty of six months to two years' imprisonment and a minimum of three strokes of the cane.

3 hours ago

Singapore crime

First LNG Power Plants go Live in Vietnam as Country Targets 20 More by 2035

Vietnam sees LNG as a crucial "bridging fuel" between coal and renewable energy, offering lower carbon emissions and air pollutants.

3 hours ago

Singaporean Man, 38, Throws Glass Bottle at Bus Passenger Following Dispute, Injures Woman

The prosecution said that Quztaza Kamarudin's actions caused more than S$2,700 in damage to the bus.

4 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 1 Hospitalized After Fire at Joo Chiat Terraced Houses; 20 Evacuated

The fire involved three single-storey terraced units and had spread to adjacent houses by the time firefighters arrived at the scene.

4 hours ago

Two Men to be Charged for Separate Public Order Act Offences in Singapore

Offences involving the organisation of public assemblies or processions without the required permit, or in breach of permit conditions, carry a fine of up to S$5,000.

4 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 55-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed Within 7 Hours After Housebreaking and Theft

The stolen cash was subsequently recovered and seized by the police. If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.

4 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Thundery Showers to Continue in Singapore Till End of December 2025: MSS

North-east monsoon conditions are set to continue during this period, with winds blowing mainly from the north-west or north-east.

4 hours ago

Singapore: 77-Year-Old Man Charged for Disrupting Public Agency Operations Through Mischief

If convicted, the man could face a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine, or both under Singapore law.

5 hours ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam Maps out Strategy to Build Intellectual Workforce Through 2045

Vietnam aims to establish a strong and globally competitive intellectual workforce that ranks among the leading groups in the region.

2 days ago

Singapore Police Issue Warning on Concert Ticket Scams as Losses Mount Ahead of Upcoming Events

The police urged the public to purchase concert tickets only from authorised platforms such as Ticketmaster.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore Doctor, 34, Jailed for Voyeurism; Judge Rules Against Mandatory Treatment

Voyeurism offences carry penalties of up to two years' imprisonment, a fine, caning, or a combination of these punishments.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore Public Transport Hours Extended on Christmas Eve to Serve Festive Crowds

The commuters are advised to plan their journeys ahead of time and take note of the service adjustments.

2 days ago

Singapore: Driver, 38, Arrested After Fatal Yishun Multi-Vehicle Crash Kills 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist

The police confirmed that the collision involved two motorcycles, two cars and a lorry.

2 days ago

Road accident

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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days ago

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