Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore: Body of 34-Year-Old Woman Found on Ledge of Hougang HDB Block; Foul Play Not Suspected

A paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) subsequently pronounced her dead at the scene.

Jan 6, 2026

Singapore: 37-Year-Old Man Charged Over Vandalism of Police Signage Along Stadium Place

The offence carries a penalty of a fine of up to S$2,000, or imprisonment of up to three years in Singapore.

Jan 6, 2026

Singapore crime

Singapore: 42-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies Following Car Crash on SLE Towards CTE

The motorcyclist was found unconscious and was taken to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Jan 6, 2026

Road accident

Singapore: Fire Breaks Out in Office at Raffles Institution, No Injuries Reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that there were no casualties arising from the incident.

Jan 6, 2026

Five Malaysian Motorcyclists Injured in Collision on Johor-Singapore Causeway

According to local news agency Bernama, all five riders were Malaysian men aged between 29 and 50.

Jan 6, 2026

Road accident

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore Unlikely to See Monsoon Surge This Week Despite Flood Alerts in Malaysia

High tides are again expected this week, according to checks on the National Environment Agency's website.

Jan 5, 2026

Singapore: 20 People Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out at People's Park Complex Home

In a Facebook post following the incident, SCDF reminded members of the public to adopt basic fire safety practices at home.

Jan 5, 2026

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

Singapore: 2 Injured, Traffic Disrupted After Car Skids into Gas Equipment on Adam Road

A 27-year-old female driver and her 30-year-old passenger were taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.

Jan 5, 2026

Road accident

Vietnam's Agro-Exports Defy Global Headwinds, Set New Records in 2025

In a year marked by significant challenges, Vietnam's agriculture sector outperformed expectations, closing 2025 with a record $70 billion in exports.

Jan 2, 2026

Singapore: Fire Breaks Out at Hong Lim Food Centre During Lunch Hour on Jan 2

The Hong Lim Market incident is the fourth reported fire in Singapore so far in 2026.

Jan 2, 2026

65-Year-Old Van Driver Assisting Police After Series of Crashes Across Central Singapore

The van is believed to have continued travelling before skidding along Raffles Avenue in the direction of Stamford Avenue.

Jan 2, 2026

Road accident

Singapore: Van Driver Arrested After Dramatic Police Chase Through Choa Chu Kang on New Year's Day

The police pursuit came to an abrupt end at the T-junction of Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7 and Keat Hong Link.

Jan 2, 2026

Singapore crime

Singaporean Households Can Claim S$300 in CDC Vouchers from Jan 2

Once vouchers are claimed, households will receive an SMS from "gov.sg" with a unique voucher link that can be shared among family members.

Jan 2, 2026

Four Hospitalised After Fire Breaks Out at Singapore's Sembawang HDB Block

SCDF said that four people were taken to hospital for assessment after experiencing symptoms of smoke inhalation.

Jan 2, 2026

Singapore: Fire Breaks Out at Sungei Kadut Industrial Building, No Injuries Reported

The blaze involved tins of paint and wooden pallets stored within the affected unit and was put out using three water jets.

Jan 2, 2026

Vietnam Sets Sights on 10% Growth in 2026 as Investment Drive Intensifies

For 2026, the legislature has approved VND1.12 quadrillion in state budget spending for development, with public investment amounting to VND1.08 quadrillion.

Jan 1, 2026

Crowd Lu Set to Make Singapore Indoor Stadium Debut with 'HeartBreakFast' Concert

The concert will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, located at 2 Stadium Walk, and is easily accessible via Stadium MRT station.

Jan 1, 2026

Singapore Car-Sharing Firm Shariot Pauses Rental Services Amid Business Restructuring

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the company said the suspension was "part of an internal business restructuring and service review".

Jan 1, 2026

Singapore: Fire Breaks Out on Rooftop of Our Tampines Hub During New Year's Day Fireworks

As a precaution, the affected grass patch was temporarily cordoned off while safety checks were conducted.

Jan 1, 2026

New Year 2026: Singapore Police Close Access to Several Marina Bay Areas Amid Large Crowds

The police also noted that several bus and train services are operating extended hours on New Year's Eve.

Dec 31, 2025

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