Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: URA reduces minimum rental period for private homes to 3 months

URA says that this move comes amid growing demand from groups seeking accommodation for periods of between three to six months.

Jun 30, 2017

China's President Xi inspects 'hard-working comrades' at Hong Kong's massive military parade

As a part of his landmark visit to the politically divided country, Xi inspected more than 3,000 People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops.

Jun 30, 2017

Singapore: National servicemen to get discounts at 160 hawker stalls, shops from July

The national servicemen will have to show their 11B identification card or wear their uniforms in order to avail those discounts.

Jun 29, 2017

Universal Studios Singapore ranked top amusement park in Asia: Tripadvisor

Universal Studios Singapore named best amusement park in Asia

The park ranked 17th worldwide in the 2017 Travellers' Choice awards for amusement parks.

Jun 29, 2017

Government to give Ramadan cash, food to displaced persons

In Pictures: Life at evacuation centres in Marawi City, Philippines

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of heart-breaking images from the evacuation centres.

Jun 29, 2017

Thailand arrests 4 suspects for catching rare giant freshwater stingrays

The provincial regulations forbid catching the fish unless it is for research purposes.

Jun 29, 2017

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Philippines: Officials recover 17 bodies of executed civilians in Marawi City

The authorities warn that death toll could spike as a result of the clashes between govt troops and the militants.

Jun 29, 2017

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Pirates attack Thai oil tanker in Malaysian waters, 1.5 million litres of diesel robbed

Thai navy's Vice Admiral Pornchai Pinthong says that the vessel, CP41 has returned to dock at Koh Noo.

Jun 26, 2017

Singapore: CNB seizes drugs worth $265,270 near Ceylon Road

The officers say that if the amount of pure heroin, also known as diamorphine, trafficked exceeds 15g, the suspects will have death penalty.

Jun 26, 2017

BET Awards 2017: Check out complete list of winners here

BET Awards 2017 named Bruno Mars as the best male R&B/Pop artist of the year.

Jun 26, 2017

Colombia boat sinking: Six killed and 16 missing

6 dead, dozens missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia

Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos says naval experts were investigating the cause of the tragedy.

Jun 26, 2017

Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2017 with utmost delight and happiness [PHOTOS]

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of images of the celebration of the holy Muslim festival.

Jun 26, 2017

146 dead, scores injured in Pakistan oil tanker fire

The authorities say 75 others are critically injured and they have been rushed to Bahawal Victoria Hospital and District Headquarters Hospital for immediate treatment.

Jun 25, 2017

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesia: Police officer killed in Medan knife attack by suspected militants

The authority say that the officer was stabbed and later he died of his wounds.

Jun 25, 2017

China landslide rescue operation continues for 118 still missing; hopes fade

The officials say that only three survivors, including a couple and their one-month-old baby, were found alive in the hours after the heavy rainfall.

Jun 25, 2017

Japanese warship takes Asian officials on tour in South China Sea

On Monday, military officers from the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) boarded the carrier in Singapore and returned on Friday.

Jun 25, 2017

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.2-magnitude quake hits central Japan, no tsunami threat

The US Geological Survey said that the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres at 7.02 am (6.02 am Singapore time).

Jun 25, 2017

Singapore: New vending machine cafe outlet opens at Lakeside MRT station

The Chef-in-Box VendCafe at Lakeside is the third all-vending machine cafe to open in Singapore and the second to be located in an MRT station.

Jun 24, 2017

Broccoli can help deplete blood sugar levels in diabetics

Suffering from diabetes? Broccoli can help deplete blood sugar levels

This chemical has been detected by scientists from Sweden, the US and Switzerland.

Jun 24, 2017

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Johnny Depp apologizes for assassination joke

Johnny Depp apologises for assassination joke on Trump

The White House has issued a statement calling Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp's assassination joke "sad."

Jun 24, 2017

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