Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines

Indonesian sailor kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Sulu sea off Sabah

Indonesian foreign ministry says it is still trying to figure out which group was responsible for the abduction.

Aug 7, 2016

Japan protests over China's radar unit near disputed waters, demands explanation

Japan fears the radar could be a sign of China's intensions to use gas exploration platforms as military stations in the conflicted zone.

Aug 7, 2016

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before the referendum

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before referendum, police on high alert

Almost 50 million Thais will cast their votes for a new constitution drafted by a committee led by the country's military junta.

Aug 7, 2016

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Indonesia: Batam on high alert after 6 suspects arrested over Singapore attack plot

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean saYS the police and other security agencies in Singapore have also increased both inland and border security measures.

Aug 6, 2016

China asks Singapore to "respect" its position on South China Sea ruling

China asks Singapore to respect Beijing's position on South China Sea ruling

The Chinese government urges Singapore to respect the general agreement that it has reached with Asean.

Aug 6, 2016

France: At least 13 dies, 6 injured in Rouen bar fire

France: At least 13 dead, 6 injured in Rouen bar fire

More than 50 firefighters are battling the situation in the northern French town of Rouen.

Aug 6, 2016

Pokemon Go launches in Singapore, download available from both Apple and Google Play Stores

The Singapore National water agency, PUB posts on Facebook reminding the players to be careful while playing the game outdoors.

Aug 6, 2016

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Singapore Marina Bay attack plot: Arrested suspects linked to Jakarta bombings mastermind

Officials believe Bahrun Naim wanted to set up an IS "province" in the Southeast Asia region, including Indonesia, the southern Philippines, southern Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Aug 6, 2016

Death of an elderly monk adds up to the list of deaths in Bangladesh

India: Gunmen kill 14 in weekly market in Assam's Kokrajhar district

Eyewitnesses say attackers wearing military uniforms fired and hand grenades at the crowded market in Kokrajhar.

Aug 5, 2016

Indonesia: Police arrest 6 militants for planning attack on Singapore's Marina Bay

The police have identified the group as "KGR @ Katibah GR" which is accused of harbouring two Uighurs.

Aug 5, 2016

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants.

Aug 5, 2016

Rise in dengue in Singapore, 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore: 79-year-old man dies of dengue; 7th reported death in 2016

A total of 10,137 cases have been reported in Singapore, since the beginning of this year.

Aug 5, 2016

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore: Police alert public on rising phone scams, ask to avoid+65 999 phone calls

The police urges the public to call the hotline at 1800 255 0000 if they have any information regarding these scams.

Aug 5, 2016

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Gulshan cafe attack: Bangladesh police arrest British national

Both the suspects were present inside the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe when the militants raided the premises.

Aug 4, 2016

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore's new bus operator Go-Ahead to start services on Sept 4

The firm will start with 13 bus services and later it will introduce 11 more routes on September 18.

Aug 4, 2016

Avoid fishing in disputed area, Philippines tells fishermen

Philippines urges fishermen to avoid disputed waters after China warns of 'penalties'

Manila says ground reality is difficult though the tribunal's ruling is clear.

Aug 4, 2016

Woman killed, five injured in mass stabbing in central London

A 19-year-old man with suspected mental health issues has been arrested by the London Metropolitan Police.

Aug 4, 2016

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda elected as the new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, better known as Prachanda will be taking oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office later in the evening on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2016

Philippine presidential candidate Duterte vows to 'butcher' criminals

Philippines: Police kill six in anti-drug operation

The police have seized at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades from Rolando Espinosa's house in the central town of Albuera.

Aug 3, 2016

India: 22 missing after bridge collapses on Mumbai-Goa highway

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says bridge appeared to have collapsed due to torrential monsoon rains and floods.

Aug 3, 2016

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