Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Early Payment Scheme to Offer S$30 Rebate on Traffic Fines from Jan 1

The initiative applies to locally registered vehicles involved in traffic offences that carry composition fines of S$50 or more.

3 days ago

Singapore Mandates Apple, Google to Prevent Government Impersonation on Messaging Apps

Since July 2024, Singapore has used the "gov.sg" sender ID to help the public distinguish official messages from scams.

4 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore's President Tharman Set to Make Maiden State Visit to Mexico

The trip marks his first official visit to Latin America and coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

4 days ago

Vietnam Emerges as Regional Hotspot for AI Data Centres Amid Multi-Billion-Dollar Investments

The wave of capital — amounting to several billions of US dollars — is expected to position Vietnam as one of the most important AI infrastructure markets in Asia.

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Artificial intelligence

NASA Just Found Tryptophan on Asteroid Bennu — Could This Be the Secret to How Life Began?

Researchers say the latest discovery is particularly significant because tryptophan has never before been detected in meteorites.

4 days ago

Nasa Space Asteroid

Singapore: Elderly man, 82, Discovered Dead at Hougang Fitness Corner

The police said that based on preliminary findings, no foul play is suspected.

4 days ago

Singapore NEA Director Released from Charge Over Role in Fatal Tuas Plant Explosion

On November 18, NEA was fined S$230,000 after pleading guilty to failing to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of its employees at the workplace.

4 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: Elderly Malaysian Woman, 73, Arrested for Alleged Role in MAS Official Impersonation Scam

In a statement issued on Sunday, November 30, the police said the woman is believed to have acted as a money mule in at least three reported cases.

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Singapore crime

Singapore: 3 People Rushed to Hospital After Tree Branch Falls on Cars Along ECP

Reports stated that two other people sustained minor injuries but declined to be taken to hospital.

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Singapore to Enforce No-Boarding Rule for Undesirable Passengers from Jan 30

Under the new no-boarding directive (NBD), airlines operating at Changi and Seletar airports will receive notices listing travellers who are prohibited from entering Singapore.

5 days ago

Cosmic Show Alert: Saturn and Moon to Create Stunning Sunset Moment on This Day!

Amateur astronomers using a mid-sized telescope of around 6 inches in aperture will be able to enjoy particularly clear views of the moon's surface features.

5 days ago

Space

Singapore HDB Homeowners to Get One-Off Property Tax Rebate in 2026

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) announced the measures in a joint statement.

5 days ago

Vietnam Vows Deeper Collaboration with GMS Partners to Boost Regional Prosperity

Vietnam reiterated its commitment to collaborating with GMS members, partners, and businesses to advance cooperation and promote shared regional prosperity.

5 days ago

Battlestar Galactica Ride Stalls at Universal Studios Singapore, 16 Evacuated Without Injuries

The ride resumed normal operations when USS reopened on Saturday, November 29, after engineers completed a comprehensive safety inspection.

5 days ago

HSA Seizes $41,000 Worth of Illegal Cough Syrup and Prescription Drugs in Singapore

HSA said officers raided two locations in Yishun on November 17, recovering 106 litres of codeine-based cough syrup valued at around S$29,000.

5 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 12 Migrant Workers Arrested in CNB Drug Raid at Woodlands Dormitory

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said that the men, aged between 23 and 40, comprised 11 Bangladeshis and one Myanmar national.

5 days ago

Singapore crime

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

Singapore Cyclist, 39, Killed in Collision with Tower Transit Bus Along Admiralty Drive

Paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) pronounced the 39-year-old man dead at the scene.

5 days ago

Road accident

Singapore: 64-Year-Old PMD User Dies in Hospital After Falling onto Tracks at Fajar LRT Station

The accident comes less than a month after a separate case on October 27, when a drunk commuter fell onto the tracks at Bangkit LRT station.

5 days ago

Singapore: Two People Hospitalised After Fire Breaks Out at Telok Blangah Coffee Shop

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that 10 people were assessed for smoke inhalation at the scene.

5 days ago

Singapore: 35-Year-Old Man Charged with Dangerous Driving Causing Death Following Fatal Tampines Accident

Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver not only fled the scene immediately after the crash but also abandoned the vehicle.

5 days ago

Singapore crime Road accident

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