Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen hospitalised in Singapore due to fatigue

The 64-year-old minister plans to return to Cambodia on May 7 to resume work as normal.

May 4, 2017

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

Indonesia jails militant Santoso's widow for harbouring husband

The prosecutors say that she could have been charged with a more serious offence because she had discharged a firearm on Santoso's orders.

May 4, 2017

Firefighters fought the blaze with eight water jets.

Singapore: 54-year-old woman dies in Jurong East fire

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is investigating the unnatural death and the cause of the fire.

May 4, 2017

South Korean presidential election: Early voting begins in 3,500 polling stations

The South Korean parliamentary speaker and key officials from the major political parties were among early voters.

May 4, 2017

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Singapore: Drugs worth $418,000 seized at Woodlands Checkpoint, 5 suspected drug traffickers arrested

ICA and CNB says investigations related to the drug activities of all the arrested suspects are going on.

May 3, 2017

Singapore Airlines launches biofuel-powered flights

SIA authorities say that the latest initiative would provide the aviation industry with insight on the economics, logistical requirements and performance of biofuels.

May 3, 2017

Prince Harry to visit Singapore for the first time in June

Prince Harry is also scheduled to travel to Sydney to attend the events celebrating the Australian city's hosting of the 2018 Invictus Games.

May 3, 2017

Kabul: Suicide bomber targets NATO convoy; at least 8 killed, 22 injured

8 dead, 25 injured in Kabul bomb attack targeting Nato convoy, ISIS claims responsibility

The authorities say the blast has also damaged several civilian vehicles near the NATO convoy.

May 3, 2017

Baahubali 2 completes unmatched feat in 6 days, crosses humongous Rs 700 crore & counting

Baahubali 2 collects humongous INR 700 crores in 6 days globally

The much awaited film of 2017, Baahubali 2 (Bahubali: The Conclusion) collected INR 85 crores at the worldwide box office on Tuesday.

May 3, 2017

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Malaysia arrests 6 suspects for involvement in Islamic State activities

The authorities say that all the six suspects are Malaysian citizens.

May 3, 2017

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

May Day Rally 2017: PM Lee says unemployment to rise in Singapore while economy picks up

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says that Singapore has to work hard to tackle the situation of rising unemployment.

May 1, 2017

South Korea to hold joint drills with USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group

South Korea, US conduct military drills despite Pyongyang threats

The North Korean state media reports that Pyongyang has threatened to attack the Carl Vinson.

May 1, 2017

Baahubali 2: Prabhas-starrer movie beats Dangal record in New Zealand, gets immense response in Australia

In two days, Baahubali 2 has collected NZ$ 200,180 at the New Zealand box office.

May 1, 2017

Multiple car collision, including a tour bus, kills 11 on Indonesia's Java island, 50 injured

Multiple car collision involving tour bus kills 11 on Java island, 50 injured

The police says the accident was caused due to brake malfunction of the tour bus.

May 1, 2017

Singapore: 4 men including SCDF firefighter injured in taxi explosion at Buona Vista

The SCDF preliminary investigations reveals that the explosion was likely caused by a road traffic accident.

May 1, 2017

First direct Britain-China freight train reaches Yiwu city, completes 12,000 km run

The new route is 1,000 km shorter than the record-holding China-Madrid link, but is longer than Russia's famous Trans-Siberian railway.

Apr 30, 2017

It's summer time! Best tips to stay healthy in scorching heat

IBTimes Singapore lists out some cool tips to beat the heat and achieve a good health this summer.

Apr 30, 2017

Consuming diet fizzy drinks can lead to dementia and stroke: Study

Artificially sweetened drinks such as diet sodas also have an adverse effect on the mental health of the consumer.

Apr 30, 2017

ASEAN gives Beijing a pass on South China Sea dispute, cites 'improving cooperation'

ASEAN gives Beijing pass on S. China Sea dispute citing 'improving cooperation'

An ASEAN diplomat says the statement discussed was a genuine representation of the atmosphere of the Manila meetings.

Apr 30, 2017

18 retirees killed as tour bus plunges into deep ravine in Thailand

Myanmar: 19 dead, 21 injured as bus falls into deep ravine

The bus, carrying around 40 passengers, was travelling from the centrally-placed Bago province when it plunged off a highway near Myawaddy, a town on the Thai border.

Apr 30, 2017

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