Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Researchers discover new shark species in Atlantic Ocean

Researchers say that these newly discovered Atlantic sixgill sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth.

Feb 22, 2018

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

NEA says Singapore 'unlikely' to be affected by haze from Indonesian hot spots

Indonesian authorities have detected a total of five hotspots in Sumatra and 73 hotspots in Kalimantan between Feb 16 and Feb 20 based on satellite images.

Feb 21, 2018

Singapore: Dead cat found at Block 147 Yishun; triggers animal abuse possibility

The Yishun 326 Tabby cat Facebook page was the first to inform about the incident in Singapore.

Feb 21, 2018

A child celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dog in Manhattan's Chinatown in New York

Lunar New Year 2018: Glimpses of colourful Chinese New Year celebrations across the globe [PHOTOS]

In this gallery, IBT Singapore has compiled a series of all the colourful festivities in different parts of the world.

Feb 20, 2018

36 underworld gang members arrested, charged in Malaysia

The authorities have linked the secret society members to numerous murders, extortions, robberies, arson and drug trafficking offences.

Feb 20, 2018

Singapore Budget 2018: 900,000 households to get S$126 million of S&CC rebates

Singapore Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat said that eligible households living in 1- and 2-room flats will receive 3.5 months of rebate.

Feb 19, 2018

Smoke rises from a burning cigarette as a woman smokes on the street in Bordeaux

Singapore Budget 2018: Tobacco excise duty to increase by 10% from Feb 19

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said the higher excise duty will be implemented across all tobacco products with effect from Monday.

Feb 19, 2018

Singapore Budget 2018: Few maid employers to face higher monthly levy from April 2019

Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat said that levy has increased 13 percent from the current monthly pay of S$265.

Feb 19, 2018

Helping companies transform more important than 'big red packet', says DPM Teo

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said Singaporeans need to "continue to look after each other, and create the best opportunities for our people to succeed".

Feb 19, 2018

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Singapore Changi Airport T1 arrival pick-up to relocate to basement 1

Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) said that this relocation is a part of the ongoing T1 expansion works.

Feb 19, 2018

Singapore starts new facility to detect biological, nuclear substances at ports

Shanmugam says mental health cannot be blamed for mass shootings

Shanmugam's statement comes days after a 19-year-old shooter Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at a Florida high school in the deadliest mass shooting at a US high school.

Feb 19, 2018

Make Pluto a planet again, 6-year-old girl urges NASA

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which is the governing body of astronomy, downgraded Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet.

Feb 18, 2018

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Baek Jin Hee: Check out top 10 'aegyo' faces of the actress [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of images where Baek Jin Hee can be seen making "aegyo" faces and gestures.

Feb 18, 2018

5 people dies in Malaysia after drowning during picnic

Reports said that five of the deceased people belonged to the same family.

Feb 18, 2018

Singapore: Elderly man arrested for throwing household items from HDB block

The police said that the 57-year-old man was arrested for rash act and the investigations are still going on as per the Mental Health Act.

Feb 18, 2018

Singapore: ICA warns motorists of delays at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints due to heavy arrival traffic

Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority expects heavy traffic in both directions from Feb 16, the first day of Chinese New Year up to Feb 20.

Feb 18, 2018

Real Madrid suffers blow after Kroos diagnosed with left knee injury

Sanitas Real Madrid Medical Services has diagnosed Toni Kroos with a sprain to the exterior lateral ligament in the left knee.

Feb 17, 2018

Singapore: Taxi catches fire along Woodlands Ave 5

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that there were no reports of any injury due to the accident.

Feb 17, 2018

heart surgery in infant may cause deafness

Researchers claim heart surgery in infants may cause deafness

Study urged that children who undergo heart surgery should have their hearing evaluated by age 24 to 30 months, to increase their chances of receiving timely medical intervention.

Feb 16, 2018

100,000 orangutans killed in Borneo; researchers blame deforestation

The researchers predict that nearly 45,000 orangutans will be lost over the next 35 years due to deforestation.

Feb 16, 2018

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