Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 71-Year-Old Missing Man Found Dead at Pang Sua Park; Investigations Ongoing

Family members had earlier told media outlets that Chan suffered from dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Dec 23, 2025

Singapore: 57-Year-Old Charged for Causing Grievous Hurt to Elderly Victim at Woodlands Food Court

If convicted of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, an offender faces a jail term of up to 10 years and may also be fined or caned.

Dec 23, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Elderly Pedestrian, 79, Killed in Bukit Batok Crash; 61-Year-Old Driver Arrested

The police said the 61-year-old driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention, causing death.

Dec 23, 2025

Road accident

Ursid Meteor Shower to Light Up 2025 Skies in Final Celestial Display of the Year

The meteors originate from debris shed by Comet 8P/Tuttle, a periodic comet that leaves a stream of dust and small particles along its orbit.

Dec 22, 2025

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

MUIS to Distribute S$4.3M Year-End Payout to Over 6,000 Low-Income Households in Singapore

Each household is expected to receive approximately S$300, in addition to regular monthly zakat financial assistance.

Dec 22, 2025

Singapore: 48-Year-Old Man Rushed to Hospital After Fight at Choa Chu Kang Food Court

Authorities have not disclosed any charges yet, and investigations into the cause of the altercation remain ongoing.

Dec 22, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 28-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Suspected Drowning at East Coast Park

The police said that the man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. Investigations are still ongoing.

Dec 22, 2025

Vietnam on Track for Record Tourism Year with Arrivals Nearing 21 Million

Vietnam is now the third-most-visited country in Southeast Asia, behind Malaysia, which received about 25 million tourists in 2024, and Thailand, which welcomed around 35 million.

Dec 21, 2025

Bilateral Trade Between Vietnam and Singapore Hits New Peak of S$36B in 11 Months

From January to November, Singapore's exports to Vietnam climbed 17.7% to S$24.5 billion, while imports jumped 47.2% to S$11.5 billion.

Dec 21, 2025

Singapore Food Agency Flags 2 Products Sold Online for Containing Prohibited Substances

The consumers who have already consumed either product and are concerned about their health are advised to seek medical attention.

Dec 21, 2025

Automated immigration control gates are seen at Changi airport's Terminal 4 in Singapore April 30, 2018.

Singapore: 41,800 Foreigners Denied Entry from Jan to Nov; New No-Boarding Directive to Start for Airlines

While NBDs will mainly apply to air and sea checkpoints, ICA stressed that land checkpoints will not be compromised.

Dec 21, 2025

Six Indonesians Arrested After Attempted Unlawful Entry into Singapore

If convicted, each of the men faces a jail term of up to six months and a mandatory minimum of three strokes of the cane.

Dec 21, 2025

Singapore crime

From Sober Clubbing to Fireworks in Singapore: Heartland Block Parties to Ring in 2026

In Woodlands, the spotlight will be on a first-of-its-kind New Year's Eve bash at Woodlands Waterfront Park.

Dec 20, 2025

Singapore 5-Year-Old Man Arrested for Injuring Another Person Near Tampines MRT Station

According to reports, the victim was conscious and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Dec 20, 2025

Singapore crime

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

Singapore: 3 People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving Singapore Prison Service Van

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was activated and rescued the trapped individuals using hydraulic rescue equipment.

Dec 20, 2025

Road accident Singapore crime

Singapore: 17-Year-Old Arrested with Karambit Knife over Suspected Armed Robbery in Jurong West

If convicted, the teen may face a jail term of between five and 20 years, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.

Dec 20, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Mandatory Caning for Scammers, Syndicate Members to Take Effect from Dec 30

MHA said that offenders convicted for cheating offences that do not involve scams may also be liable to discretionary caning of up to 24 strokes.

Dec 20, 2025

Singapore Police Warn of Pokémon Trading Card Pre-Order Scams Ahead of 2026 Set Launch

The police advised consumers to purchase Pokémon trading cards only from authorised sellers, whether on established online platforms or at physical retail stores.

Dec 20, 2025

Zubeen Garg Death Case: SPF Investigating Death, Says Findings to go Before State Coroner

The police reiterated their commitment to carrying out a thorough and professional investigation and called for patience and understanding from all parties involved.

Dec 19, 2025

K-pop Girl Group Apink's Yoon Bo-mi to tie the know with Songwriter Rado in May

The pair reportedly first met while working together on Apink's song Only One, which was featured on the group's 2016 album Pink Revolution.

Dec 19, 2025

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