Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 8 junior colleges to merge in 2019: Check list here

The Ministry of Education says the students in merged schools will get a good spread of enrichment programmes, and the possibility of more subject combinations and CCA options.

Apr 20, 2017

Pence takes message of US resolve against North Korea to Japan

Mike Pence to visit Indonesia's largest mosque in outreach to Muslims on Asia tour

Analysts say Pence's Muslim outreach in Indonesia will likely not be enough to assuage fears that the Trump administration is anti-Islam.

Apr 20, 2017

China launches manned spacecraft Shenzhou-11 into orbit

China to launch first cargo spacecraft for space lab on April 20

China's first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 is to be launched into space between April 20 and 24 to dock with the orbiting experimental space station.

Apr 19, 2017

Singapore: Fire breaks out at vehicle scrapyard near Teban Gardens

Singapore Civil Defence Force says investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the fire.

Apr 19, 2017

ISIS gunmen kill policeman in attack near Egypt's St. Catherine's Monastery

ISIS gunmen attack St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt, one policeman dead

The latest attack comes just 10 days before Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Egypt and just a week after the deadly twin church bombings killed 45 people on Palm Sunday in Egypt.

Apr 19, 2017

Long live the Thai King: Mourners queue outside Bangkok's Grand Palace to pay tribute

Thailand sets late King Bhumibol's cremation for Oct 26, funeral to take place over five-day period

The confirmation of the cremation date sets a time frame for the coronation of Bhumibol's son, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Apr 19, 2017

Want to shed some weight? Drinking gin can help people lose weight by boosting metabolism

Want to shed some weight? Drinking gin can help to shed few kilos by boosting metabolism

Researchers say that gin also eases arthritis and is safe for diabetic people.

Apr 17, 2017

Singapore: Dr. Kwa Soon Bee, healthcare pioneer dies aged 86

Singapore's Former Cabinet minister Othman Wok dies at 92

The authorities say that Othman will be buried at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery on Tuesday.

Apr 17, 2017

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Philippines, US to hold military drills amidst cooling relations under Duterte

The 10-day exercises will be the first to be held under Duterte.

Apr 17, 2017

Singapore police arrest 17 in entertainment outlets raid

The Traffic Police also conducted an enforcement operation against drink driving in the vicinity of Clemenceau Ave.

Apr 16, 2017

Giant asteroid, comet to fly past Earth on April 19: How to watch it

In the last four centuries, this latest would be asteroid 2014 JO25's closest approach to Earth made so far and it will remain the nearest one for around next five centuries.

Apr 16, 2017

Space Nasa

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf leader Sahiron plans to surrender, says he is too old

The US State Department has offered a reward of up to US$1 million (S$1.4 million) for any information leading to Sahiron's arrest.

Apr 16, 2017

North Korea displays new missiles at parade

North Korean missile fails on test launch day after grand military parade

Officials say there was a high degree of confidence that it was not an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Apr 16, 2017

Astronomers hope to capture first image of supermassive black hole

The Event Horizon Telescope is the product of a global collaboration between 13 institutes, representing 10 different nations.

Apr 15, 2017

Milky way Space

Still planning to go out for dinner on Christmas? Here are a list of places to make last-minute dining reservations

Child dies after getting trapped at rotating restaurant in Atlanta

Report says the boy was injured when he got caught between the rotating portion of the floor and a wall.

Apr 15, 2017

Suffering from high blood pressure? Eating yogurt is vital for you

Yogurt helps in slowing the impact of osteoporosis and prevents fractures with the help of calcium and vitamin D.

Apr 15, 2017

N. Korea displays new missiles at military parade as US carrier group approaches peninsula

This move comes after a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region.

Apr 15, 2017

Malaysian woman jailed and fined for stealing 10 chocolate bars on Christmas Day

Chocolate consumption in small quantities reduces heart ailment and diabetes risk: Study

According to reports, dark chocolate has more antioxidants, which help in boosting the immune system and prevent cell damage.

Apr 14, 2017

Diabetes

36-year-old man dies unnatural death in Sembawang

Dead body of Chinese man found in Singapore River; police investigating unnatural death

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says the paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Apr 14, 2017

Counterfeit mobile phones, parts worth S$1.5m seized from syndicate

Singapore: Police seize counterfeit mobile phones, parts worth S$1.5m from syndicate

If convicted of falsely applying a registered trademark to goods, the suspects may be fined up to S$100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.

Apr 14, 2017

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