Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore, China to deepen ties through multiple bilateral cooperation forums

Singapore and China will hold a Joint Council for bilateral cooperation in February.

Jan 18, 2017

Vevcani carnival: 1,400-year-old ritual marking beginning of Julian calendar [PHOTOS]

This year the festival was celebrated from Jan 12 to Jan 14.

Jan 16, 2017

Singapore has world's 2nd most 'powerful' passport: 2017 Index

Singapore passport is world's second most powerful: Check world Top Ten index

Arton Capital says Singapore overtook South Korea to become the highest-ranked Asian passport.

Jan 16, 2017

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Malaysia Isis arrest: Suspected Daesh bomb-makers held in Kelantan raid

The police find bomb making components from their houses, including wires and batteries.

Jan 16, 2017

Turkish Airlines cargo jet crash kills at least 20 in Kyrgyzstan

Turkish Airlines cargo jet crashes into houses in Kyrgyzstan; At least 20 die

The health ministry says the rescue workers have recovered the body of one pilot and at least 15 local people.

Jan 16, 2017

Singapore to launch Chinese New Year-themed train for one month

Chinese New Year 2017: Singapore launches 'rooster train' in tie-up with SBS Transit

The Land Transport Authority says the commuters will be able to travel by this train from Jan 15 till Feb 11.

Jan 16, 2017

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: Teenager arrested for selling stolen cigarettes online

The seller had stolen 48 packets of cigarettes from a supermarket.

Jan 16, 2017

Indonesia and Japan agree to step up maritime security

Indonesia, Japan step up maritime and defence ties amid feud with China

Abe says the two island nations gave maritime cooperation the "highest priority".

Jan 16, 2017

Boarding school student from Singapore dies in ski crash

The coroner says her death was caused due to blunt force trauma injuries.

Jan 15, 2017

Thailand flood death toll rises to 40, authorities expect more rainfall and hardship from unseasonable floods

Thailand floods death toll rises to 40, more rainfall expected in coming days

The Federation of Thai Industries says the southern floods would have little impact on economic growth.

Jan 15, 2017

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf militants release S. Korean ship captain, Flipino crewman

The authorities say the government had not paid any ransom for their release.

Jan 15, 2017

Bihar boat tragedy: At least 24 dead, PM Modi announces compensation

India boat tragedy: At least 24 dead in Bihar, PM Modi announces compensation

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has ordered an inquiry and directed the officials to discontinue kite flying celebrations.

Jan 15, 2017

"I will declare martial law" if drug problem "virulent", says Philippine President Duterte

Duterte says no one can stop him from imposing the law, not even the the Supreme Court and Congress.

Jan 15, 2017

Incredible candid moments of Barack Obama

Barack Obama presidency: Best of behind-the-scenes photos by official lensman Pete Souza

Pete Souza shares his favourite photographs before the Obama administration is replaced in January.

Jan 14, 2017

Abang Johari sworn in as new CM of Sarawak

New Sarawak CM: Abang Johari sworn in after Adenan Satem's death

The 66-year-old leader took his oath of office as the sixth Chief Minister of Sarawak before Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana.

Jan 14, 2017

Smartphone toilet wipes grab eyeballs at Japanese Airport

Smartphone toilet wipes from NTT Docomo grab eyeballs at Japanese airport

The cleanliness advice is being offered by a helpful video to educate people.

Jan 14, 2017

Google to integrate with Uber services, users can book rides through Google Maps

Users can also access all the necessary information about the destination while travelling.

Jan 13, 2017

Singapore appoints two new High Court judges

Singapore: See Kee Oon and Chua Lee Ming appointed High Court judges

The terms of the new judges will take effect on Jan 31.

Jan 13, 2017

Australian Health Minister Ley resigns amid expenses scandal

Gold Coast trips: Aus minister Sussan Ley resigns amid expenses scandal

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Australian people are entitled to see they are spending the money wisely.

Jan 13, 2017

Chinese New Year 2017: Jurong Bird Park to launch 'fowl trail' for CNY weekend

Interested people can visit the official website of Jurong Bird Park for more details about the festivities.

Jan 12, 2017

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