Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Police Warn F&B Businesses of New Scam Targeting Food Delivery Platform Accounts

According to the police, scammers contact restaurants through unsolicited phone calls, claiming to represent food delivery companies.

15 days ago

7 Motorists to Be Charged Over Separate Accidents That Caused Grievous Injuries in Singapore

Offenders who cause hurt under Section 65(4) may be fined up to S$2,500, jailed up to 12 months, or both, with higher penalties for repeat offences.

15 days ago

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Singapore: 2 Men Arrested for Suspected Housebreaking at Jurong West School Canteens

If convicted with housebreaking with common intention under Section 451 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871, they could face up to 10 years' jail and a fine.

15 days ago

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HSA Flags Herbal Product; Consumers Advised to Get Medical Attention

In November, two patients were admitted to the hospital; they were later released. A review of these cases is still in progress.

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Authorities Seize Record 35.7Kg of Rhino Horns Worth S$1.13M at Singapore's Changi Airport

A fine of up to S$200,000 and/or up to eight years in prison are the maximum penalties for trading in CITES-scheduled Appendix I species without a valid CITES permit.

16 days ago

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

Lorry Slides Down Slope Near Orchard Road; Singapore Police Launch Investigation

The police said that the 44-year-old truck driver had minor injuries, but he refused to be taken to the hospital.

16 days ago

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Singapore: 42-Year-Old Man Gets 46 Months' Jail for Donation Scam Involving Over 12,600 Victims

Under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, offenders convicted of cheating may face up to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine.

16 days ago

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Singapore Warns of Expected Heavy Traffic at Land Borders During School Holidays

ICA advised people to check traffic conditions at the land checkpoints before embarking on their journey.

17 days ago

Singapore: 30-Year-Old Man Taken into Custody for Multiple Motorcycle Parts Theft Cases

A fine and a maximum sentence of seven years in prison are associated with the offense.

17 days ago

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Singapore Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man Within Five Hours of Motorcycle Theft Report

The suspect was charged in court on November 15 with theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871.

17 days ago

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Grab Singapore Announces 50-Cent Hike to Minimum Fare from Nov 24

The change will help drivers who make less money on short trips, where operating expenses like fuel or electricity use and car rental payments account for a larger share of the total fare.

17 days ago

HDB Dragon Boat Athlete Dies After Sudden Illness at Singapore Regatta Waterfest

According to the Singapore Police Force, the man was declared dead at the hospital after being brought there unconscious.

18 days ago

"Human Tongue" Found on Mars? Stunning ESA Images Reveal Enormous Horseshoe Channel Three Times Taller Than Everest!

New photos reveal a huge scarp that completely encircles Olympus Mons and is a sheer cliff up to 9 km high.

18 days ago

Eight Tugboat Crew Members Arrested for Allegedly Helping Illegal Entry into Singapore

The police said that the investigations into the remaining seven crew members are still ongoing.

18 days ago

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Vietnam Ramps Up Efforts to Develop "Silver Economy" as Ageing Speeds Up

The forum underscores the need for Viet Nam to move from viewing ageing as a welfare strain to recognising older adults as a valuable economic resource.

18 days ago

Ex-CNB Officer Jailed for Misappropriating Funds Seized from Arrested Suspects in Singapore

Muhammad Fayyaz Helmi, serving as a CNB investigation officer, misused the men's funds that he was assigned to manage.

19 days ago

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Possible New 'Earth 2.0' Found Just 18 Light-Years Away: Is This Our Next Planet?

The planet, which is a "super-Earth," is situated in a relatively close region of the Milky Way Galaxy and resembles Earth in appearance but is many times more massive.

19 days ago

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Vietnam, US Step Up Trade Talks, Eye Boost in Agricultural Imports

Vietnam has pledged to import a variety of American goods since the US and Vietnam began reciprocal trade talks earlier this year.

19 days ago

Singapore: 23-Year-Old Woman Discovered Dead at Foot of Hougang HDB Block

Paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) assessed the woman and pronounced her dead at the scene.

19 days ago

Singapore: 4 People Hospitalized After Sembawang Chain Collision; 2 Drivers Rescued from Trapped Vehicles

According to the SCDF and police, four individuals were transported to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital after being taken conscious.

19 days ago

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