Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bangladesh: 200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Chittagong factory

Officials say strong winds blew the toxic gas across a 10-kilometre radius and people were affected at the southern city's international airport.

Aug 23, 2016

Typhoon Mindulle, Kompasu to hit Japan back-to-back: JMA

1 dies, several injured as typhoon Mindulle floods Japan

The Kanagawa prefecture government says a woman died in Sagamihara city outside Tokyo on Monday due to the storm.

Aug 23, 2016

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore: Heng Swee Keat resumes duties as Finance Minister

Deputy PM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has been acting as the covering Minister for Finance, will hand over the responsibilities to Heng.

Aug 23, 2016

Former President SR Nathan's vital signs are stable but he remains critically ill: PM Lee

Ex-Singapore President SR Nathan dies, aged 92

Members of the public turns up at the Istana to pay their respects to the nation's sixth president.

Aug 23, 2016

Indonesia investigates suspected militant plot to attack Bali

Indonesia: Police investigate suspected IS militant's plot to attack Bali

The police found a bomb and "high (impact) explosive materials" during a raid on the suspect's house.

Aug 21, 2016

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail near disputed islands

The Japan foreign ministry says in a statement that the Chinese ships' "incursion" violated Japan's sovereignty.

Aug 21, 2016

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Indonesia: 10 dead, 5 missing after boat capsizes in mid-ocean

A navy speedboat was still in search of the other five people, who are still missing.

Aug 21, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines President Duterte threatens to leave UN after drug war criticism

UN has repeatedly condemned the deaths of the suspected drug dealers and users as a violation of human rights.

Aug 21, 2016

China opens world's highest and longest glass bridge for its visitors

The bridge connects two mountain cliffs in China's spectacular Zhangjiajie Mountains in Hunan province.

Aug 21, 2016

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to extradite Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to hand over Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Authorities say Roach might be deported back to Canada as he is an immigration offender in Thailand.

Aug 20, 2016

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Japan hit by 6.0 magnitude earthquake, second jolt in two days

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake that had a depth of 10km did not trigger any tsunami threat.

Aug 20, 2016

Body of missing French tourist found in Nepal

Melanie Guerin's body was sent for an autopsy to Kathmandu in order to find out the cause of her death.

Aug 20, 2016

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits off north-eastern Japan

The buildings in Tokyo were shaken by the jolt, but there were no reports of damages or injuries.

Aug 20, 2016

Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thailand: Detainees are not involved in deadly tourist resort blasts, say police

Thai deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phatanacharoen says only one warrant of arrest was issued for a suspect in connection with the attacks.

Aug 20, 2016

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

China holds naval drills in Sea of Japan amid mounting tensions

Japanese media reports that Beijing has built a dock for its warships at a site, which Japan is developing as a military base.

Aug 20, 2016

Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

BRP Tubbataha is the first of 10 Philippine coast guard ships being built in Japan and supported by Japanese aid.

Aug 18, 2016

5.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Australia tourist towns; no threat of tsunami

USGS says the epicenter was about 54 kilometres off Bowen in Queensland state.

Aug 18, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Senator Leila de Lima, the head of the Senate panel on justice and human rights, will open a public inquiry into drug-related killings next week.

Aug 18, 2016

Singtel to invest S$2.47b to buy stakes in InTouch, Bharti Telecom

Singtel to buy S$2.5 billion worth of shares in InTouch, Bharti from Temasek

The deal is expected to be completed by December.

Aug 18, 2016

Singapore: Teen arrested for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

Singapore: Police arrest teen for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

The residents of Parkstone Drive, Goodman Road and Crescent Road were among those people who complained about such incidents.

Aug 17, 2016

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