Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: More rainfall is expected to ease haze episodes this year: Masagos

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

Singapore: Blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against $3,100 fine over protest rally

Singapore blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against public nuisance conviction

Five other bloggers, including blogger Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, were accused of organising protest rally without approval at Hong Lim Park.

Jun 27, 2016

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire while landing on Changi Airport runway, no injuries reported

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire after fuel leak forces emergency landing at Changi

Flight SQ368 departed with 222 passengers and 19 crew members was flying from Singapore to Milan, Italy.

Jun 27, 2016

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

The doctors declared him brain dead at Seoul's St Mary's Hospital at 2 am on Sunday.

Jun 27, 2016

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

The government has banned any sort of criticism of the charter in the lead-in to the vote and has already issued notice in May.

Jun 26, 2016

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Prime Minister's Office said Heng has had a speedy recovery but he is still on medical leave.

Jun 26, 2016

Philippines: I will have to confront Abu Sayyaf, says Duterte

Philippines: Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf of 'day of reckoning', says will confront group

Duterte also said that he negotiated for the release of Flor with the help of the Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan II.

Jun 25, 2016

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines in view of Abu Sayyaf threat

The Transport Ministry issues notice in response to the latest kidnapping of the seven Indonesian sailors in Sulu.

Jun 25, 2016

Abu Sayyaf militants releases Filipina hostage kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel

Abu Sayyaf releases Filipina hostage Marites Flor held in Sulu

The militants killed John Ridsdel in April as the ransom deadline lapsed and later they executed Flor's partner Robert Hall.

Jun 24, 2016

British PM David Cameron resigns after UK votes for Brexit

British PM David Cameron quits after UK votes to leave European Union

The final results show 52 percent votes were in favour of quitting the EU while 48 percent voted to remain in the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: 17 people injured in accident involving 3 vehicles on AYE

The injured passengers were travelling in one of the lorries.

Jun 24, 2016

Singapore Airlines rules out speculations of buying Virgin Australia

Singapore Airlines rules out buying majority stake in Virgin Australia

SIA said that they would prefer the Australian airlines remain "independent" rather than be fully-owned by any single entity.

Jun 24, 2016

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf kidnaps 7 Indonesian crewmen in Philippines waters, demand RM 20 million ransom

The TB Charles Boat departed Samarinda on June 4 with 13 crewmen and was expected to return by June 27.

Jun 23, 2016

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

The scheme allows the commuters, who end their journey before 7.45 am on weekdays to ride for free at 18 designated MRT stations.

Jun 23, 2016

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: Widodo visits Natuna in 'clear message' to China; to hold cabinet meeting in warship

"We want to show that Indonesia is a big country and we have to show this physically," Widodo says.

Jun 23, 2016

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng, husband of Ai Takagi, to plead guilty to sedition charges

The 27-year-old editor and his wife, Ai Takagi were charged with eight counts under Sedition Act.

Jun 22, 2016

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore named the 4th most expensive city for expatriates

This year in March, Mercer conducted a survey and derived the figures for the cost of living and rental accommodation costs comparisons.

Jun 22, 2016

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippines troops kill 3 Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu

16 government soldiers have been wounded during a clash in Patikul town, Sulu.

Jun 22, 2016

Singapore actress Rui En charged for careless driving

Singapore actress Rui En charged with careless driving after knocking down motorcycle

The 35-year-old actress told a District Court that she intends to plead guilty.

Jun 22, 2016

Severe floods in South China kills 22 people, 20 still missing

Severe floods in South China kill 22; more than 20 missing

Around 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate their houses in provinces including Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Yunnan, Zhejiang and Anhui.

Jun 20, 2016

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