Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

18 killed in three-day traffic jam on Indonesia's Java Island

Indonesia: 18 people die as Eid rush causes 3-day traffic jam in Java

Roads between Jakarta and Tegal got choked as people were going to their hometowns to celebrate the religious holiday of Eid.

Jul 9, 2016

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

China organises combat drills in the South China Sea

The drills had different training exercises focused on measures such as air control, surface operations and anti-submarine warfare.

Jul 9, 2016

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Philippine troops kill 9 Abu Sayyaf militants

Regional military spokesman Maj. Filemon Tan said that one soldier was killed and six wounded in the battle.

Jul 8, 2016

Singapore: Police search for suspect after robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village

The suspect of the robbery at Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village is believed to be a Caucasian man.

Jul 8, 2016

Taiwan: Blast injures 25 on passenger train in Taipei , terrorism ruled out

Taiwan: 25 injured in train blast in Taipei

Taiwan police bomb squad said they found a 15 cm-long, broken metal tube with explosive material inside a backpack.

Jul 8, 2016

Bangladeshi Sufi Muslim killed by suspected extremists

Singapore: Elderly man dies after being run over by bus in Toa Payoh

The victim, who was in his late 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Jul 7, 2016

Hindu temple worker hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: 4 killed, 9 injured in blast at Eid prayer gathering

At least 200,000 people had gathered in Sholakia in Kishoreganj district to celebrate Eid when the explosion took place.

Jul 7, 2016

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Officials have warned of the risk of flooding and mudslides as they are expecting severe rainfall.

Jul 7, 2016

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

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Ambassador Anil Kumar says Singapore wants Indonesia to act against firms responsible for haze crisis of last year.

Jul 4, 2016

Singaporean man dies after falling down Kulai waterfall

Singaporean dies trying to save daughter in Kulai waterfall in Johor Baru

The victim, who was identifed as David Cho Kah Loong went to the waterfall along with his wife and daughter for a picnic.

Jul 4, 2016

Malaysia: 76-year-old man arrested for sharing photo of Najib Razak on WhatsApp

The suspect remanded at the Johor Baru court for investigations under Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Jul 4, 2016

Asean and Australia join hands against China

China to hold military drills in South China Sea ahead of Hague ruling in Philippines case

China's maritime safety administration says the military drills would be organised from July 5 to 11.

Jul 4, 2016

Dhaka gunman identified on social media, belonged to Bangladesh's elite class

Dhaka gunman Nibras Islam belonged to elite class in Bangladesh, attended Malaysian university

Terrorism observer group SITE publishes photos and details of the attackers, including one who had reportedly studied in a university in Malaysia.

Jul 4, 2016

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

China to restrict digital media from publishing news found on social platforms

Publication of news gathered from social media sites will require approval.

Jul 4, 2016

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South Korean actor, Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

Malaysia: Veteran actor Aziz Singah dies of cancer

The actor's remains were buried at the Kampung Bongek cemetery in Rembau, Negri Sembilan beside his mother's grave.

Jul 2, 2016

Bangladesh police storm Dhaka restaurant, 8 hostages rescued

Dhaka attack: Commandos rescue hostages; six militants killed

Gunmen attacked the café in Dhaka's high-security Gulshan diplomatic area late on Friday.

Jul 2, 2016

Singapore actress Rui En fined $700 for careless driving

The 35-year-old actress failed to control her car and hit a parked motorcycle at a Clementi car park on April 12.

Jul 1, 2016

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB site in Marina South

The worker was proclaimed dead by the SCDF paramedics at the scene.

Jul 1, 2016

Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

Hindu priest hacked to death by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Assailants on motor cycle attacked Shyamananda Das near Radhamadan Gopal Bigraha Math temple in Jhinaidah district.

Jul 1, 2016

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