Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Zika cases reach up to 115; first pregnant woman diagnosed

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) say a new potential cluster has been discovered at Bedok North Avenue 3.

Sep 1, 2016

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

9 Singaporeans injured after bus overturns on way back from Malaysia

The police are investigating whether the accident was due to reckless driving or mechanical problems.

Sep 1, 2016

Road accident

Salman Khan and Zhu Zhu spotted smoking on the sets of Tubelight

Salman Khan will be seen romancing a Chinese actress for the first time.

Aug 31, 2016

Kabali set for grand release overseas: Creates new record in Singapore

Kabali 2: Rajinikanth and Ranjith team up again, Dhanush to produce the sequel

Director Pa Ranjith shared his excitement of working with Rajinikanth for the second time.

Aug 31, 2016

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

26 new Zika virus cases confirmed in Singapore

Authorities say that the total number of confirmed cases in Singapore has reached up to 82.

Aug 31, 2016

Singapore: 1 killed, 5 injured after car accident on Changi Coast Road

Singapore: Fire breaks out at Orchard Towers; no reports of injury

Singapore Civil Defence Force spokesperson says an investigation is ongoing to find out the cause of the fire.

Aug 31, 2016

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Rabaul in Papua New Guinea

The United States Geological Survey says the epicentre of the quake was located 89 km north-east of Rabaul.

Aug 31, 2016

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan elderly home

Typhoon Lionrock kills at least 9 people in Japan old age home

Authorities say Typhoon Lionrock dumped heavy rainfall in northern Japan leading to floods and triggered power outages.

Aug 31, 2016

Ready to help Indonesia to combat haze, says Malaysian minister

Indonesia declares emergency due to raging forest fires

Experts say the total number of hot spots has increased as a result of the dry season and drought in Sumatra and vicinities.

Aug 30, 2016

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines urges China to recognise South China Sea ruling

Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay says they are trying to convince China on the UN-backed tribunal ruling.

Aug 30, 2016

Explosion at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan, one dead

Bomb attack kills 1, injures 3 at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan

Authorities say the explosion occurred after a car laden with explosives rammed into the gate of Chinese embassy in Bishkek.

Aug 30, 2016

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Singapore haze caused by Riau forest fires, confirms Indonesia

The National Disaster Management Agency says satellites detected 162 "fire alerts" in the Rokan Hilir regency.

Aug 30, 2016

Strong typhoon expected to hit on northeast Japan

Typhoon Lionrock expected to hit northeast Japan

A strong typhoon is on course to hit on the northeastern part of Japan on Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 30, 2016

Dhaka cafe attack mastermind identified as Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury

Bangladesh police identify three dead militants linked to Dhaka cafe attack

Police say Towsif Hossain, who was missing since February, came from Dhaka's leafy Dhanmondi neighbourhood.

Aug 28, 2016

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

Indonesia: Police arrest boy over attempted bomb attack on Medan church

Police say the 17-year-old boy was sitting among the morning mass congregation at the St. Yoseph Catholic Church.

Aug 28, 2016

Singapore "haze" crisis improves, returns to moderate range

Singapore haze: Air quality improves, returns to moderate range

The National Environment Agency says the improvement has been possible as less dense haze was blown from central Sumatra.

Aug 28, 2016

First locally-transmitted Zika virus case reported in Singapore

The National Environment Agency has taken steps to monitor and control the situation at Aljunied Crescent.

Aug 28, 2016

Japan: Another woman dies in Pokemon Go related road accident

This is the second incident of death in Japan that has been related to the wildly popular augmented reality game, Pokemon Go.

Aug 27, 2016

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Dhaka cafe attack: Bangladesh security forces kill mastermind Tamim Chowdhury

The Additional Commissioner of Police Monirul Islam says the militants were killed in an early morning raid on their hideout in Narayanganj on the outskirts of Dhaka.

Aug 27, 2016

Philippine troops kill 11 Abu Sayyaf militants in fierce gun battle

Major Tan says 17 commandos were also injured in the clash with about 100 Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Aug 27, 2016

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