Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Calm 'Doldrum Days' Fuel Rising Coral Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef, Study Warns

Scientists say that these weather conditions are increasingly disrupting the natural cooling mechanisms that help protect the world's largest coral reef system.

Jan 20, 2026

Mysterious Iron Bar Discovered Inside Iconic Ring Nebula Puzzles Astronomers

The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, lies about 2,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

Jan 20, 2026

Singapore: 59-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Ang Mo Kio Accident; Driver Arrested for Dangerous Driving

According to reports, the pedestrian was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Jan 20, 2026

Road accident

Singapore Traffic Police Step Up Crackdown on Lorries Without Speed Limiters Ahead of Mandatory Deadline

At present, offenders face fines of up to S$1,000 for a first offence and S$2,000 for repeat cases. If the Bill is passed, these could rise to S$10,000 and S$20,000 respectively.

Jan 18, 2026

'Good-looking' Babies Trafficked into Singapore via Jakarta for Illegal Adoptions

Indonesian authorities began investigating the syndicate after detaining about a dozen suspects in West Java in July 2025.

Jan 18, 2026

Singapore: 5 People Charged Over Money Mule, Scam-Related Offences, Including Misuse of Singpass Accounts

The accused include three men, one woman and a male teenager, and face a range of charges linked to cheating, the misuse of Singpass credentials, and others.

Jan 17, 2026

Singapore crime

Vietnam Seeks US$5.5B in Foreign Loans to Accelerate Infrastructure Push in 2026

Last month, Vietnam began construction on 234 infrastructure projects with a combined value of 3,400 trillion dong.

Jan 17, 2026

Singapore: 6 People, Including Woman, Arrested in Islandwide Raids Over Illegal Remote Gambling Operations

Under the Act, individuals convicted of conducting unlawful betting operations as operators can face fines of up to S$500,000 and imprisonment of up to seven years.

Jan 17, 2026

Singapore crime

Singapore: 17-Year-Old Arrested After Drug-Impaired Driving Chase Ended in Multiple Crashes

The driver was arrested shortly after the final collision when he attempted to flee on foot.

Jan 17, 2026

Road accident

T-Rex Wasn't Fully Grown Until 40 — Scientists Just Discovered Why!

The study also found that Tyrannosaurus did not grow at a consistent rate year after year.

Jan 17, 2026

Jupiter has More Oxygen Than the Sun — And it Could Rewrite How Planets are Born!

Unlike earlier studies, which often examined chemistry and atmospheric motion separately, the new simulations combined both.

Jan 17, 2026

Nasa

Vietnam Bets on Domestic Consumption to Sustain Economic Growth in 2026

Public investment is expected to remain one of the economy's main growth drivers in 2026.

Jan 17, 2026

Two Men Arrested Over Coffeeshop Housebreaking at Singapore's Circuit Road

The police said that housebreaking tools and more than S$2,400 in cash were recovered and seized as exhibits.

Jan 17, 2026

Singapore crime

Singapore: 60 River Valley Primary Pupils Fall Sick After School Lunch; Authorities Investigating

MOE said it has reminded canteen operator Gourmetz of the importance of maintaining food safety standards and complying with SFA's food handling requirements.

Jan 17, 2026

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Thundery Showers Expected in Singapore as January Rainfall Likely to Stay Below Average

Rainfall distribution varied across the island, with most areas receiving less rain than usual.

Jan 16, 2026

Singapore: Woman, 34, Arrested After Drugs Found Hidden in Children's Bedroom During CNB Islandwide Operation

CNB said investigations into the drug-related activities of all the suspects arrested during the operation are ongoing.

Jan 16, 2026

Singapore crime

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Coroner's Inquiry Hears Indian Singer was Severely Intoxicated Before Drowning Near Singapore's Lazarus Island

ASP David Lim from the Police Coast Guard testified that Garg had consumed alcohol and repeatedly refused to wear a life vest before jumping into the water from a yacht.

Jan 15, 2026

BTS to Return to Singapore After Seven Years with Four-Concert Run in December: Here's All You Need to Know!

The group went on a temporary hiatus in June 2022 as members enlisted for mandatory military service, before regrouping in June 2025.

Jan 15, 2026

BTS

Nick Jonas to Host Invite-Only Album Listening Session in Singapore Ahead of 'Sunday Best' Release

The invite-only event will take place at the House of Tan Yeok Nee, with tickets available exclusively through a contest organised by Universal Music Singapore.

Jan 15, 2026

US Cracks Down on 12 Vietnamese Fishing Areas, Reshaping Seafood Supply

According to a strategic analysis by the Thai Trade Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, the suspension is expected to significantly alter the competitive dynamics of the US seafood market.

Jan 15, 2026

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