Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippine Catholic Church, rights groups condemn Duterte's daily execution plan

Catholic leaders say Duterte's daily execution will make the country a capital of death penalty in the world.

Dec 19, 2016

Miss World 2016: Glimpses of the spectacular night at Maryland

Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico wins the crown of Miss World 2016.

Dec 19, 2016

SBS Transit to open Punggol Point LRT Station on Dec 29

SBS Transit says the Teck Lee Station and Samudera Station will start its services when the surrounding areas are developed.

Dec 19, 2016

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Singapore: Multi-vehicle collision kills car driver on AYE; several people injured

A video posted on social media shows the accident involved at least four cars and a motorcycle.

Dec 19, 2016

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

Malaysia confirms its 8th Zika virus case

Malaysia confirmed its first Zika virus case in September.

Dec 18, 2016

Singapore: Public transport fares to be reduced from Dec 30 due to lower energy prices

New bus interchange opens in Tampines with special facilities for elderly and disabled people

Authorities say there will be 40 additional SBS Transit staff on hand to assist for the first few days.

Dec 18, 2016

Dildos to the rescue: Sex shop employees deal with robber by throwing sex toys

Police releases images of the suspect hoping that someone recognises him and comes forward with information.

Dec 18, 2016

Massive 7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert cancelled

Initially, the USGS said the quake's magnitude was 8.0, but later downgraded the strength.

Dec 18, 2016

Christmas 2016: A visit to the Lapland home of Santa Claus in Finland

Santa's team in Rovaniemi is extremely busy sorting out out piles of letters written by children across the globe as Christmas is coming nearer.

Dec 18, 2016

Malaysia, Vietnam voices concern about reports of China's military installations in South China Sea

Malaysia, Vietnam voice concern over Chinese military installations in South China Sea

The defence minister of Malaysia says he would seek clarification in writing from his Chinese counterpart.

Dec 17, 2016

Singaporeans recieve fake SPF letters; police warn public

Police says the public should verify the authenticity of the letter by contacting the respective police divisions.

Dec 17, 2016

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Man dies after being pinned under taxi on Singapore road

The police have arrested the male taxi driver for causing death by a negligent act.

Dec 17, 2016

Philippines President Duterte addresses thousands of Filipinos in Singapore

Duterte slams his critics and human rights groups during his speech.

Dec 16, 2016

Singapore orders closure of Swiss bank BSI linked to 1MDB

1MDB scandal: Former director of Singapore's BSI Bank pleads guilty

Yvonne Seah Yew Foong was aware of the transactions but she never reported those to the authorities.

Dec 16, 2016

Japan: Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100

Japan: Emperor Akihito cancels duties due to cold, fever

The 82-year-old emperor will be taking rest during the weekends at the Imperial Palace.

Dec 16, 2016

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China holds first live-fire drills in Bohai Sea with aircraft carrier, warships

Authorities say the drills were aimed to test the equipment and troop training levels.

Dec 16, 2016

Beijing issues red alert as air quality worsens to dangerous levels

Experts say the smog was created due to an accumulation of massive air pollution in Beijing and its surrounding areas.

Dec 15, 2016

Abduction report of 4 Malaysians in the Sulu waters mere rumour

Debtors batter Singapore chef with baseball bats in Johor Baru

Fong was given more than 30 stitches for the wound on his head and was on drips.

Dec 15, 2016

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

Philippines: Duterte to face impeachment after 'personal killing' claim?

The Philippine senators say this admission as a president has left Duterte open to impeachment.

Dec 15, 2016

StarHub TV launches Asia's first Korean movie channel; plans to start with Singapore

The channel will be available on StarHub TV Channel 819 from Jan 11.

Dec 15, 2016

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