Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

AirAsia alerts public on online scam claiming to give free flight tickets

AirAsia employee dies on flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bandung

AirAsia Malaysia has extended its deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased employee and would provide all necessary support to the family during this period.

Jan 25, 2018

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

Singapore: Woman arrested for stealing jewellery worth S$13,500 from multiple shops

Singapore police said that the suspect will be charged in court on Thursday for theft in dwelling.

Jan 25, 2018

Japan earthquake: Powerful 6.2 magnitude quake strikes off Honshu

The United States Geological Survey said the quake hit 103 km northeast of the island of Honshu, at a depth of 64 km.

Jan 24, 2018

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Mother's antibodies may worsen dengue infection in baby: NUS study

The researchers said the maternal antibodies which are transmitted to her baby during pregnancy can enhance the severity of dengue infection in the baby, or interfere with their immunisation.

Jan 24, 2018

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore: Flash floods reported in Boon Lay, Craig Road due to heavy rainfall

PUB said that the flash floods have occurred in two locations, including Jalan Boon Lay/International Road and Craig Road.

Jan 24, 2018

Malaysian police seize fake pistol from 'Singapore cop'

Perak Police chief Hasnan Hassan said that the 47-year-old man was arrested at about 7.30 pm on Tuesday night.

Jan 24, 2018

Singapore police denies kidnapping attempt of 10-year-old boy at Jurong West

Singapore police urged members of the public not to speculate or spread unsubstantiated information which may generate unnecessary public alarm.

Jan 24, 2018

Oscars 2018: The Shape of Water leads Academy Awards nominees with 13 nods

The 90th annual Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 4.

Jan 24, 2018

Singapore: Work safety trainer jailed 10 months for forging certificates, safety passes

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that Ramanathan Thamilselvan, who was a trainer with Work Safe Consultants, sold forged documents to workers without conducting any training and assessments.

Jan 24, 2018

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

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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

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

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