Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Nida: More than 120 flights to and from Hong Kong cancelled

Typhoon Nida: China issues yellow alert, at least 124 flights cancelled

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announced that all departures and arrivals to Hong Kong International Airport would be suspended.

Aug 1, 2016

Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines has suspended activities of seven domestic mines as they failed to adhere to the environmental regulations.

Aug 1, 2016

Uber and rival Didi Chuxing to combine in China

Taxi app rival Didi Chuxing to buy Uber's China business

The total valuation of the combined ride-hailing company is $35 billion.

Aug 1, 2016

Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Amnesty International says new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Under such act, the council can declare a state of emergency in areas which are considered to be under security threat.

Aug 1, 2016

LG Electronics to start selling new premium smartphone in September

LG says upcoming device V20 will be the first product to run on Google's latest version of its Android mobile operating system called Nougat.

Aug 1, 2016

PM Lee celebrates National Day with Singaporeans in Washington

The National Day festivities at the Singapore Embassy were moved earlier to coincide with Lee's official visit.

Aug 1, 2016

Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Somalia: At least 7 killed in attack on CID headquarters in Mogadishu

The Islamist group al Shabaab claims responsibility for the attack on the CID headquarters in Mogadishu.

Jul 31, 2016

China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Nida

Typhoon Nida is expected to pick up speed with winds forecasted to reach 38-45 meters per second by the time it makes landfall.

Jul 31, 2016

Harry Potter magic hits Asia; fans celebrate new book in Singapore

Almost 300 fans were present at Kinokuniya bookstore on Singapore's Orchard Road at 7:01 am to get their copies of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child".

Jul 31, 2016

Former Singapore President SR Nathan suffers stroke, admitted in ICU

He is in critical condition and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit at the Singapore General Hospital.

Jul 31, 2016

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Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim Chowdhury

The counter-terrorism officials believe that Chowdhury leads a faction of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant group.

Jul 31, 2016

At least 31 killed in India, Bangladesh due to heavy rainfall

Rajnath Singh, the Interior Minister of India was due to visit Assam and make an aerial survey on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2016

Indonesia: Police detains 7 after attacks on Buddhist temples

The seven suspects were a part of a mob that damaged at least three temples in Tanjung Balai town, near Medan.

Jul 30, 2016

Pokemon Go: The game may help people with psychological disorders, says Malaysian doctor

The Malaysian government doesn't have any objection for Pokemon Go being released in the country.

Jul 30, 2016

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says the information regarding the visa application procedures can be found on ICA's official website.

Jul 30, 2016

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes in Pacific, no tsunami alert

The epicenter of the quake is located 31 miles north of the island of Pagan which is a part of the Northern Mariana Islands volcanic archipelago.

Jul 30, 2016

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough cases affecting infants

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough affecting infants; MOH urges parents for vaccination

The doctors say that the adults should also go for vaccination of this particular disease, especially those who are in contact with infants.

Jul 29, 2016

Indonesia executes four drug convicts despite protests

10 more convicts were expected to be killed but they had a last-minute stay of execution.

Jul 29, 2016

Japan PM Abe to reshuffle cabinet on August 3, says Suga

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the government would make extreme efforts to beat deflation and revive the economy of Japan.

Jul 29, 2016

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured in massive car accident on Changi Coast Road

The driver, who was in his 20s was trapped inside the vehicle and later he had to be extricated using hydraulic rescue tools.

Jul 29, 2016

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