Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Police Say Former Lawyer M. Ravi Took Drugs Before Death; Friend Arrested on Drug Charges

The friend also admitted that the drugs belonged to him and said he had attempted to revive Ravi by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore: 43-Year-Old Foreign National to be Charged Over Graffiti at Salvation Army Premises in Upper Bukit Timah

If convicted, she may face a fine of up to S$2,000 or be jailed for up to three years.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Loan Shark Harassment in Choa Chu Kang

For first-time offenders, loan shark harassment carries a penalty of a fine ranging from S$5,000 to S$50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Arrested Within Hours Over Snatch Theft Targeting Elderly Man in Redhill

The duo will be charged in court on 26 December 2025 with the offence of snatch theft under Section 356 of the Penal Code 1871.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore crime

EZ-Link App to Be Discontinued in January 2026 as Services Move to SimplyGo in Singapore

According to information on the SimplyGo website, the EZ-Link app has been progressively phased out since December 10.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore: 38-Year-Old Man Jailed for Hurling Bottle at Double-Decker Bus, Injuring Woman on Upper Deck

For committing a rash act, Quztaza could have been jailed for up to a year or fined up to S$5,000, or both.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Traffic Police Warn of Tough Action Against Lorry Owners who Miss Speed Limiter by Jan 1 Deadline

According to the authority, the installations can be carried out through agents authorised by the Singapore Traffic Police.

Dec 24, 2025

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

The identities of the accused, the victims and the location involved cannot be disclosed due to a gag order imposed to safeguard those affected.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 26, Arrested After Suspicious Item Found at St Joseph's Church

The police will apply for him to be remanded for psychiatric evaluation. If convicted, he faces a possible jail term of up to 10 years, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

Dec 23, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 71-Year-Old Missing Man Found Dead at Pang Sua Park; Investigations Ongoing

Family members had earlier told media outlets that Chan suffered from dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Dec 23, 2025

Singapore: 57-Year-Old Charged for Causing Grievous Hurt to Elderly Victim at Woodlands Food Court

If convicted of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, an offender faces a jail term of up to 10 years and may also be fined or caned.

Dec 23, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Elderly Pedestrian, 79, Killed in Bukit Batok Crash; 61-Year-Old Driver Arrested

The police said the 61-year-old driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention, causing death.

Dec 23, 2025

Road accident

Ursid Meteor Shower to Light Up 2025 Skies in Final Celestial Display of the Year

The meteors originate from debris shed by Comet 8P/Tuttle, a periodic comet that leaves a stream of dust and small particles along its orbit.

Dec 22, 2025

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

MUIS to Distribute S$4.3M Year-End Payout to Over 6,000 Low-Income Households in Singapore

Each household is expected to receive approximately S$300, in addition to regular monthly zakat financial assistance.

Dec 22, 2025

Singapore: 48-Year-Old Man Rushed to Hospital After Fight at Choa Chu Kang Food Court

Authorities have not disclosed any charges yet, and investigations into the cause of the altercation remain ongoing.

Dec 22, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 28-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Suspected Drowning at East Coast Park

The police said that the man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. Investigations are still ongoing.

Dec 22, 2025

Vietnam on Track for Record Tourism Year with Arrivals Nearing 21 Million

Vietnam is now the third-most-visited country in Southeast Asia, behind Malaysia, which received about 25 million tourists in 2024, and Thailand, which welcomed around 35 million.

Dec 21, 2025

Bilateral Trade Between Vietnam and Singapore Hits New Peak of S$36B in 11 Months

From January to November, Singapore's exports to Vietnam climbed 17.7% to S$24.5 billion, while imports jumped 47.2% to S$11.5 billion.

Dec 21, 2025

Singapore Food Agency Flags 2 Products Sold Online for Containing Prohibited Substances

The consumers who have already consumed either product and are concerned about their health are advised to seek medical attention.

Dec 21, 2025

Automated immigration control gates are seen at Changi airport's Terminal 4 in Singapore April 30, 2018.

Singapore: 41,800 Foreigners Denied Entry from Jan to Nov; New No-Boarding Directive to Start for Airlines

While NBDs will mainly apply to air and sea checkpoints, ICA stressed that land checkpoints will not be compromised.

Dec 21, 2025

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