Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans can use EZ-Link cards to pay for meals at NETS terminals from April

EZ-Link and NETS said that the service will cater specially to the needs of senior citizens and students as many of them may not have bank accounts, to use their concession cards for payments.

Jan 24, 2018

Vietnam confirms 23 Zika virus infected cases, includes pregnant woman

Singapore reports first Zika case of 2018: How many mosquito clusters are there?

Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 and can be passed from a pregnant woman to her unborn baby.

Jan 23, 2018

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Lombak coast

Strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Java; rattles buildings in Jakarta

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries due to the powerful earthquake in Indonesia.

Jan 23, 2018

Dinosaur egg fossil found in Gujarat's Balasinor: Is the city India's Jurassic Park? [VIDEO]

The latest discovery of dinosaur egg, believed to be about 65 million years old, came during a digging exercise in Balasinor city of Mahisagar district in Gujarat, India.

Jan 23, 2018

Singapore Car Accident Representational Image

Singapore: 22-year-old woman injured in car accident along Lorong Chuan

The 22-year-old injured woman was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.

Jan 20, 2018

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: 31-year-old maid arrested for throwing items from 2nd-storey Ang Mo Kio flat

A maid throws household items through the second storey window of Ang Mo Kio flat in Singapore, officers say nobody was injured

Jan 20, 2018

Singapore: NTU student arrested for allegedly molesting teenager

The police said that the Singaporean man was arrested for outrage of modesty based on a report lodged by the 17-year-old victim.

Jan 20, 2018

Singapore: Fire breaks out at Serangoon Ave 4

Singapore: More than 65 residents evacuated after Serangoon North fire, 2 in hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the cause of the fire at Serangoon North is still under investigation.

Jan 19, 2018

Singaporean arrested with drugs worth S$2m in Osaka airport

Bahktier Awal, a cleaner by profession, was arrested in Osaka airport, Japan with drugs worth 190 million yen (S$2.26 million).

Jan 19, 2018

Singapore: Engineering firm fined S$200,000 after employee's electrocution death

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that MW Group, the accused company was convicted after a five-day trial for its workplace safety and health lapses.

Jan 19, 2018

Singapore: Man claims 'bad mood' behind vandalizing police cameras at HDB block, jailed

A Singaporean man has been jailed for vandalizing police cameras at HDB block while he was allegedly in a 'bad mood'.

Jan 19, 2018

Singaporean student jailed one month for injuring cabby in road rage case

Road rage cases are dealt with severely in Singapore and the accused may receive up to two years and/or fined up to $5,000.

Jan 19, 2018

Singapore: 3 men arrested for stealing cash, casino chips from Marina Bay Sands

Cash worth more than S$23,000 and casino chips were seized from three men who were arrested for stealing them.

Jan 19, 2018

Singapore: Multiple car chain collision on PIE causes congestion

The Land Traffic Authority (LTA) of Singapore alerted the drivers to the accident and said that the congestion was spread till the Toa Payoh exit.

Jan 18, 2018

Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may reduce diabetes risk: Study

Researchers have found very strong association between breastfeeding duration and lower risk of developing diabetes.

Jan 18, 2018

Diabetes

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

Singapore: 9-year-old boy injured in Geylang East accident

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the 9-year-old child was taken conscious to KK Hospital for treatment.

Jan 18, 2018

Robotic process automation and AI is the future

UiPath organised a User Summit on RPA at Full Speed' Process Automation Summit at Shangri-La Hotel Bengaluru, India on Wednesday, Jan 18.

Jan 18, 2018

Artificial intelligence

Singapore: PUB closed Somerset Road lanes due to pipe leak

Singapore's national water agency PUB said repairs at Somerset Road are expected to be completed by early Wednesday morning.

Jan 16, 2018

Singapore: Elderly woman injured in car crash along Sixth Avenue

The police said that the injured woman was taken conscious to National University Hospital for medical treatment.

Jan 16, 2018

Experts identify gene causing diabetes, low blood sugar levels: Are you prone to the disease?

The study showed that besides Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, nearly 1-2 per cent of cases of the blood sugar condition is due to impairment in a gene called MAFA.

Jan 16, 2018

Diabetes

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