Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan elderly home

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan old age home

Authorities say Typhoon Lionrock dumped heavy rainfall in northern Japan leading to floods and triggered power outages.

Aug 31, 2016

Ready to help Indonesia to combat haze, says Malaysian minister

Indonesia declares emergency due to raging forest fires

Experts say the total number of hot spots has increased as a result of the dry season and drought in Sumatra and vicinities.

Aug 30, 2016

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines urges China to recognise South China Sea ruling

Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay says they are trying to convince China on the UN-backed tribunal ruling.

Aug 30, 2016

Explosion at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan, one dead

Bomb attack kills 1, injures 3 at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan

Authorities say the explosion occurred after a car laden with explosives rammed into the gate of Chinese embassy in Bishkek.

Aug 30, 2016

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Singapore haze caused by Riau forest fires, confirms Indonesia

The National Disaster Management Agency says satellites detected 162 "fire alerts" in the Rokan Hilir regency.

Aug 30, 2016

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

Typhoon Lionrock expected to hit northeast Japan

A strong typhoon is on course to hit on the northeastern part of Japan on Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 30, 2016

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury

Bangladesh police identify three dead militants linked to Dhaka cafe attack

Police say Towsif Hossain, who was missing since February, came from Dhaka's leafy Dhanmondi neighbourhood.

Aug 28, 2016

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesia: Police arrest boy over attempted bomb attack on Medan church

Police say the 17-year-old boy was sitting among the morning mass congregation at the St. Yoseph Catholic Church.

Aug 28, 2016

Singapore "haze" crisis improves, returns to moderate range

Singapore haze: Air quality improves, returns to moderate range

The National Environment Agency says the improvement has been possible as less dense haze was blown from central Sumatra.

Aug 28, 2016

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

First locally-transmitted Zika virus case reported in Singapore

The National Environment Agency has taken steps to monitor and control the situation at Aljunied Crescent.

Aug 28, 2016

Japan: Another woman dies in Pokemon Go related road accident

This is the second incident of death in Japan that has been related to the wildly popular augmented reality game, Pokemon Go.

Aug 27, 2016

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Dhaka cafe attack: Bangladesh security forces kill mastermind Tamim Chowdhury

The Additional Commissioner of Police Monirul Islam says the militants were killed in an early morning raid on their hideout in Narayanganj on the outskirts of Dhaka.

Aug 27, 2016

Philippine troops kill 11 Abu Sayyaf militants in fierce gun battle

Major Tan says 17 commandos were also injured in the clash with about 100 Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Aug 27, 2016

Indonesian volcano increases the death toll to 6

Indonesia: Mount Sinabung erupts in Sumatra

Sources say the volcanic earthquake has continued to occur with eruptions of the ash cloud that goes as far as 3.000 meters from the crater.

Aug 27, 2016

Hong Kong: First suspected Zika case tests negative

The authorities say the 38-year-old woman was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening.

Aug 27, 2016

SR Nathan State Funeral Procession: Singapore bids farewell to former President

SR Nathan's State Funeral: Singapore bids farewell to former president

President Tony Tan Keng Yam presents the State Flag and Accoutrements to late president Nathan's son Osith Ramanathan.

Aug 26, 2016

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

Authorities say that this is the third deadly military plane accident since June.

Aug 26, 2016

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants behead another hostage

Authority confirms that the decapitated head was of Patrick Almodovar, who was kidnapped about a month ago.

Aug 26, 2016

Malaysia: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Mt Kinabalu

The quake lasted for about three seconds and the tremors were felt in Ranau, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Tuaran.

Aug 26, 2016

Hong Kong on alert after first case of Zika virus confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health says relevant measures had been taken to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Aug 26, 2016

Prev 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 Next