Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Over 1,700 Under Investigation After Multi-Agency Crackdown in Singapore During Year-End Festive Period

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said the operations were part of heightened efforts to deter unlawful activities during the festive year-end period.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 39-Year-Old Man Arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint with Over 3Kg of Cannabis and 1.7Kg of Ice

The authorities said the seized drugs have an estimated street value of more than S$237,000 and could have fed the addiction of approximately 1,440 drug abusers for a week.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore crime

PM Lawrence Wong to Deliver Singapore Budget 2026 on Feb 12

Budget 2026 follows this year's Budget, which was delivered ahead of the May General Election and was widely described by political observers as a "feel-good" Budget.

Dec 29, 2025

Singapore: 25-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Cashew Heights Condominium in Upper Bukit Timah

Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they do not suspect foul play. Investigations into the incident are still ongoing.

Dec 29, 2025

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

Singapore: 2 People Injured After Car Crashes into Fence and Lamppost in Bedok

According to reports, the 81-year-old driver is assisting the police with investigations, which are still ongoing.

Dec 29, 2025

Road accident

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam's GDP is projected to reach about US$510 billion this year, while average per capita income is expected to surpass US$5,000 for the first time.

Dec 27, 2025

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

For the full year, Vietnam's total trade turnover is projected to reach about US$920 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.9%.

Dec 27, 2025

Oldest Dinosaur Footprints on Western Gondwana Found in Northern Chile, Including the Smallest Ever Recorded

The footprints indicate that dinosaurs periodically occupied semi-arid floodplains and ephemeral wetlands.

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore: 3 Men Charged Over Alleged Molestation, Harassment at Government Facility

The cases involving the three men are scheduled to be mentioned again in court on January 27, 2026.

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 6 Arrested, 13 Under Investigation in Islandwide Crackdown on Scam Money Mules

The measures were implemented by the SPF in collaboration with the MAS, the Infocomm Media Development Authority and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech).

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 27, Jailed for Spending Over S$9,000 Mistakenly Transferred by NTU

For the offence of dishonest misappropriation, Basheer could have been sentenced to up to two years' imprisonment, fined, or both.

Dec 27, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Say Former Lawyer M. Ravi Took Drugs Before Death; Friend Arrested on Drug Charges

The friend also admitted that the drugs belonged to him and said he had attempted to revive Ravi by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore: 43-Year-Old Foreign National to be Charged Over Graffiti at Salvation Army Premises in Upper Bukit Timah

If convicted, she may face a fine of up to S$2,000 or be jailed for up to three years.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Loan Shark Harassment in Choa Chu Kang

For first-time offenders, loan shark harassment carries a penalty of a fine ranging from S$5,000 to S$50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Arrested Within Hours Over Snatch Theft Targeting Elderly Man in Redhill

The duo will be charged in court on 26 December 2025 with the offence of snatch theft under Section 356 of the Penal Code 1871.

Dec 26, 2025

Singapore crime

EZ-Link App to Be Discontinued in January 2026 as Services Move to SimplyGo in Singapore

According to information on the SimplyGo website, the EZ-Link app has been progressively phased out since December 10.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore: 38-Year-Old Man Jailed for Hurling Bottle at Double-Decker Bus, Injuring Woman on Upper Deck

For committing a rash act, Quztaza could have been jailed for up to a year or fined up to S$5,000, or both.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Traffic Police Warn of Tough Action Against Lorry Owners who Miss Speed Limiter by Jan 1 Deadline

According to the authority, the installations can be carried out through agents authorised by the Singapore Traffic Police.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore: 3 Men Charged Over Alleged Molestation, Harassment at Home Team Facility

The identities of the accused, the victims and the location involved cannot be disclosed due to a gag order imposed to safeguard those affected.

Dec 24, 2025

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 26, Arrested After Suspicious Item Found at St Joseph's Church

The police will apply for him to be remanded for psychiatric evaluation. If convicted, he faces a possible jail term of up to 10 years, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

Dec 23, 2025

Singapore crime

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