Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

GDP grows 2.2 percent in the second quarter, marginally higher than the 2.1 percent growth in the previous quarter.

Jul 14, 2016

Islamic State suicide bomber kills seven people in north of Baghdad, 11 injured

Islamic State suicide bomber kills 7 in Baghdad suburb; 11 injured

The incident took place when the attacker exploded his car, filled with explosives, at a checkpoint.

Jul 13, 2016

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

The missing boatman, who was said to be in his 30s, was the only person on the boat at the time of the incident.

Jul 13, 2016

Rayani Air, first Islamic airlines in Malaysia barred from flying

Rayani Air apologises for financial mess after investors' exit

The airlines says it is working on getting a 'second chance'.

Jul 13, 2016

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

SAC Ayob is believed to be on ISIS' target list, along with other Malaysian leaders, top police officials and army personnel.

Jul 13, 2016

Singapore: Suspect in Holland Village bank robbery arrested in Bangkok

The Singapore Police Force said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect made off with S$30,000 in cash.

Jul 11, 2016

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

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

Thailand detains four people over referendum campaign

The four people were detained after copies of booklets providing information on the Constitution were found in their cars.

Jul 11, 2016

Hindu monastery worker hacked to death in Bangladesh

Singapore: 20-year-old suspect arrested in connection to man's death in Yishun

The 26-year-old deceased's body was found outside a unit on the 6th floor at Block 279 in Yishun Street 22.

Jul 11, 2016

Four abducted Sarawakians freed by by Abu Sayyaf

Three Indonesians abducted off Malaysian state of Sabah

The attackers released the other four crew members of the tugboat.

Jul 11, 2016

South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Two-year-old, who needed a child heart transplant, dies in Singapore

A spokesperson of the Singapore Health Ministry said that paediatric heart transplantation is not yet available in Singapore.

Jul 11, 2016

8 suspected terrorists detained; target list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Singapore: 52-year-old man found dead at Geylang Lorong 23

The police said that they received a call for assistance at around 8 am and the man was pronounced dead by paramedics at 8.11 am.

Jul 9, 2016

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

The total number of localities, which are still affected by dengue increased from 647 to 660 for Week 26.

Jul 9, 2016

18 killed in three-day traffic jam on Indonesia's Java Island

Indonesia: 18 people die as Eid rush causes 3-day traffic jam in Java

Roads between Jakarta and Tegal got choked as people were going to their hometowns to celebrate the religious holiday of Eid.

Jul 9, 2016

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

China organises combat drills in the South China Sea

The drills had different training exercises focused on measures such as air control, surface operations and anti-submarine warfare.

Jul 9, 2016

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippine troops kill 9 Abu Sayyaf militants

Regional military spokesman Maj. Filemon Tan said that one soldier was killed and six wounded in the battle.

Jul 8, 2016

Singapore: Police search for suspect after robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village

The suspect of the robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village is believed to be a Caucasian man.

Jul 8, 2016

Taiwan: Blast injures 25 on passenger train in Taipei , terrorism ruled out

Taiwan: 25 injured in train blast in Taipei

Taiwan police bomb squad said they found a 15 cm-long, broken metal tube with explosive material inside a backpack.

Jul 8, 2016

Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Singapore: Elderly man dies after being run over by bus in Toa Payoh

The victim, who was in his late 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Jul 7, 2016

Hindu temple worker hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: 4 killed, 9 injured in blast at Eid prayer gathering

At least 200,000 people had gathered in Sholakia in Kishoreganj district to celebrate Eid when the explosion took place.

Jul 7, 2016

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