Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Over 950,000 Singapore HDB Households to Receive Utility and Conservancy Rebates in January

The U-Save and S&CC rebates are disbursed quarterly, in April, July, October and January each year.

Dec 30, 2025

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Coroner's Inquiry into Death of Indian Singer to be Held in Singapore on Jan 14

Indian singer Zubeen Garg was found unconscious and was rushed to hospital in Singapore, where he later died.

Dec 30, 2025

Singapore: 29-Year-Old Driver Hospitalised After Car Skids and Overturns in Katong

According to reports, the driver was conscious when she was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.

Dec 30, 2025

Road accident

Over 55 Kg of Rhino Horns Seized in South Africa; 2 Nigerians Arrested in Singapore-Linked Operation

NParks said that the recovered wildlife products are believed to be linked to a wider international trafficking syndicate smuggling animal part from South Africa to foreign markets.

Dec 30, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Teens on PMD Rushed to Hospital After Collision with Car in Yishun

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the two teenagers were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for treatment.

Dec 30, 2025

Road accident

Singapore: 61-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in AYE Crash; Police Search for Prime Mover Involved

According to the Traffic Police's mid-year report released in August, there were 78 fatal accidents between January and June this year, up from 70 in the same period in 2024.

Dec 30, 2025

Road accident

Singapore: 41-Year-Old Caregiver Admits to Stealing from Elderly Patients, took S$10,000 Using Bank Card

Deputy Public Prosecutor Johan Tay sought a jail sentence of between nine months and one week and 10 months and three weeks.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 4 People, Including 2 Children, Rushed to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on AYE

The collision occurred on the AYE towards the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) and involved a lorry and three cars.

Dec 29, 2025

Road accident

Singapore Police Warn Public Against Scam Emails Impersonating Commissioner of Police

The police stressed that such emails are not issued by SPF or any Singapore government agency.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore crime

Over 1,700 Under Investigation After Multi-Agency Crackdown in Singapore During Year-End Festive Period

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said the operations were part of heightened efforts to deter unlawful activities during the festive year-end period.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 39-Year-Old Man Arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint with Over 3Kg of Cannabis and 1.7Kg of Ice

The authorities said the seized drugs have an estimated street value of more than S$237,000 and could have fed the addiction of approximately 1,440 drug abusers for a week.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore crime

PM Lawrence Wong to Deliver Singapore Budget 2026 on Feb 12

Budget 2026 follows this year's Budget, which was delivered ahead of the May General Election and was widely described by political observers as a "feel-good" Budget.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore: 25-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Cashew Heights Condominium in Upper Bukit Timah

Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they do not suspect foul play. Investigations into the incident are still ongoing.

Dec 29, 2025

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: 2 People Injured After Car Crashes into Fence and Lamppost in Bedok

According to reports, the 81-year-old driver is assisting the police with investigations, which are still ongoing.

Dec 29, 2025

Road accident

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam's GDP is projected to reach about US$510 billion this year, while average per capita income is expected to surpass US$5,000 for the first time.

Dec 27, 2025

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

For the full year, Vietnam's total trade turnover is projected to reach about US$920 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.9%.

Dec 27, 2025

Oldest Dinosaur Footprints on Western Gondwana Found in Northern Chile, Including the Smallest Ever Recorded

The footprints indicate that dinosaurs periodically occupied semi-arid floodplains and ephemeral wetlands.

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore: 3 Men Charged Over Alleged Molestation, Harassment at Government Facility

The cases involving the three men are scheduled to be mentioned again in court on January 27, 2026.

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 6 Arrested, 13 Under Investigation in Islandwide Crackdown on Scam Money Mules

The measures were implemented by the SPF in collaboration with the MAS, the Infocomm Media Development Authority and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech).

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 27, Jailed for Spending Over S$9,000 Mistakenly Transferred by NTU

For the offence of dishonest misappropriation, Basheer could have been sentenced to up to two years' imprisonment, fined, or both.

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore crime

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