Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian volcano increases the death toll to 6

Indonesia: Mount Sinabung erupts in Sumatra

Sources say the volcanic earthquake has continued to occur with eruptions of the ash cloud that goes as far as 3.000 meters from the crater.

Aug 27, 2016

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

Hong Kong: First suspected Zika case tests negative

The authorities say the 38-year-old woman was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening.

Aug 27, 2016

SR Nathan State Funeral Procession: Singapore bids farewell to former President

SR Nathan's State Funeral: Singapore bids farewell to former president

President Tony Tan Keng Yam presents the State Flag and Accoutrements to late president Nathan's son Osith Ramanathan.

Aug 26, 2016

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

Authorities say that this is the third deadly military plane accident since June.

Aug 26, 2016

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants behead another hostage

Authority confirms that the decapitated head was of Patrick Almodovar, who was kidnapped about a month ago.

Aug 26, 2016

Malaysia: 4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Mt Kinabalu

The quake lasted for about three seconds and the tremors were felt in Ranau, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Tuaran.

Aug 26, 2016

Hong Kong on alert after first case of Zika virus confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health says relevant measures had been taken to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Aug 26, 2016

Singapore detects 'haze' smell in some parts, 24-hour PSI reaches moderate level

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

The National Environment Agency says it will issue an advisory regarding this haze issue.

Aug 26, 2016

Singapore: World's first driverless taxis starts limited public trial

Singapore: World's first driverless taxi starts limited public trial

nuTonomy, a US-based tech startup that developed the softwares for these self-driving taxis.

Aug 25, 2016

Followers and admirers bid goodbye to SR Nathan

Remembering SR Nathan: Singaporeans pay last tribute to former president

The State Funeral Procession for the late former President SR Nathan will start at 2 pm on Friday.

Aug 25, 2016

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

Indonesian navy finds Malaysian oil tanker taken by own crew

Authorities say Vier Harmoni was found on Wednesday off West Kalimantan province, on the Indonesian part of Borneo Island.

Aug 25, 2016

Japanese truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

Japan: Truck driver playing Pokémon Go kills pedestrian

The National Police Agency of Japan says this is the first death reported in Japan related to Pokemon Go.

Aug 25, 2016

Massive earthquake in Myanmar kills three, damages 60 pagodas

Tremors were also felt across neighbouring countries like Thailand, India and Bangladesh.

Aug 25, 2016

Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

The doctors say some of the knives were folded and some were with exposed blades up to 7 inches long.

Aug 24, 2016

At least six people believed dead following Italian earthquake

Italy earthquake: Hundreds killed, several injured as shallow tremor strikes

More than 200 people are believed to have died in a strong earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday morning, officials told state broadcaster RAI.

Aug 24, 2016

Singapore: Dengue cases rise again after two-week decline

Dengue cases in Singapore rise again after two-week decline

The Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency warns that the number of dengue cases in Singapore may exceed 30,000 this year.

Aug 24, 2016

One killed, 30 wounded by explosions in southern Thailand

One killed, 30 wounded as explosions rock Pattani in southern Thailand

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says there is no link between the latest bombings and the seven provinces attacks.

Aug 24, 2016

Japan, China and South Korea foreign ministers kick off 2-day joint meeting

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea meet ahead of G-20 summit

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the meeting.

Aug 24, 2016

Usain Bolt exposed cheating on his girlfriend; clicked with Rio gangster's widow in bed

Usain Bolt cheating on girlfriend: Olympic sprinter photographed with Rio gangster's widow in bed

The widow says that she didn't realise that she was with the famous athlete.

Aug 24, 2016

Philippines police chief says 300 officers involved in illegal drugs trade

At least 300 officers involved in illegal drug trade, says Philippines police chief

Director-General Ronald dela Rosa says officers are also accused of protecting syndicates involved in the manufacture and distribution of narcotics.

Aug 23, 2016

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