Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Running WhatsApp Phishing Scam Targeting Thousands in Singapore

An islandwide operation conducted between November 18 and 19 by the police Intelligence Department and the Commercial Affairs Department led to the arrest of the two men.

10 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 73-Year-Old Cabby Hospitalized Following Accident on Upper Serangoon Road

According to reports, a ComfortDelGro spokesperson said their driver and the passenger he was ferrying were not injured.

10 days ago

Road accident

Uranus Will Shine Brighter Than Ever on Nov 21 — Here's How to See it!

Uranus appears as a tiny aqua dot against the blackness of space in a region of the sky less than five degrees to the lower right of the Pleiades.

13 days ago

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Vietnam Launches Campaign to Strengthen its Footprint in Global Tourism Market

The Deputy Minister tasked the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) with drafting the 2026 tourism promotion plan.

13 days ago

Singapore Police Warn of Concert Ticket Scams as BLACKPINK Fans Report Losses

The police stressed that the only authorised seller for the concert is Ticketmaster, and tickets issued for the event cannot be transferred or resold.

13 days ago

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Singapore: 67-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fire to Cat Shelters at Bukit Batok Void Deck

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the fire was caused by combustible objects at the block's void deck.

13 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: Two People Hospitalised After Fire Breaks Out in Sembawang HDB Flat

About 50 residents were evacuated from the block as a precaution by the SCDF and the police.

13 days ago

Singaporean Actress Jeanette Aw Announces December Closure of Her Jalan Besar Bakery

In May 2021, Aw opened Once Upon A Time, a rotating menu of finely crafted cakes and pastries that could only be ordered in advance.

13 days ago

South Korean Actors Kim Woo-bin, Shin Min-a Announce Marriage After 10-Year Relationship

The South Korean actor's mutual agency, AM Entertainment, confirmed the news on Thursday, November 20.

13 days ago

November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2034

Double Cosmic Treat: 2025's Final Supermoon Will Dazzle Singapore on Dec 4 — Hours Before the Geminid Meteor Shower Steals the Show!

From the rare Blood Moon in September, the recent Leonids meteor shower, to the October double night sky displays, this year, we had an abundance of options for celestial events.

14 days ago

Vietnam–Singapore Trade Surges Past $25.3 Billion in First 10 Months

Singapore's imports to Vietnam increased by 46.4% to SGD10.4 billion, while exports reached SGD22.7 billion, up 19.4%.

14 days ago

Blackpink Fever Explodes in Singapore — Dazzling Installations and Light Shows Take Over the City!

Blackpink, which consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa, will be the first K-pop girl group to play three nights in a row at the National Stadium from November 28 to 30.

14 days ago

32-Year-Old Singaporean Man Wanted for Cambodia-Based Scam Syndicate Arrested in Northeastern Thailand

The officers said that he was also the subject of an Interpol red notice for suspected involvement in organised criminal activities.

14 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 10 People Set to Be Charged for Alleged Multiple Shoplifting Offences

The Singapore police noted that most of the suspects were caught either through in-store vigilance or CCTV systems.

14 days ago

Singapore crime

2 Men Arrested for Alleged WhatsApp Phishing Scams Targeting Thousands of Users in Singapore

In Singapore, first-time offenders face a fine of up to S$5,000, up to two years' imprisonment, or both.

14 days ago

Singapore crime

Singaporean Actress Julie Tan Confirms Split from Content Creator Douglas Tan

The couple made their relationship public in late 2024 following Douglas' birthday dedication post to the My First School actress.

14 days ago

Singaporean Man, 28, Accused of Selling 800 Kpods Faces New Charge for Lying in Passport Application

If found guilty of lying on his passport application, he faces a maximum 10-year prison sentence, a maximum fine of S$10,000 (US$7,650), or both.

14 days ago

Singapore crime

Malaysian Man Charged with Running Scam Call Centre in Cambodia Targeting Singaporeans

If found guilty, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum fine of S$100,000, or both.

15 days ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam Sets Ambitious 10% Economic Growth Target for 2026

In terms of public investment, the National Assembly mandated that funds be distributed more quickly starting in early 2026.

15 days ago

Singapore: Two Men Charged for Allegedly Importing Over 2,000 Vaping Items in Separate Cases

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) stated in a statement that both men were operating cars registered in Malaysia prior to their apprehension.

15 days ago

Singapore crime

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