Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Tampines Concourse bus interchange to start operations from Dec 18

Authorities say the new bus interchange will have dedicated boarding points and developed features to facilitate elderly and disabled people.

Nov 28, 2016

Japan skating rink forced to close for freezing 5,000 fish under the surface of ice

Japan skating rink forced to close after burying 5,000 fish in ice for visual effect

The amusement park company Space World is melting the rink at present.

Nov 28, 2016

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Malaysia jails 8 Indonesians for hijacking oil tanker last year

8 Indonesians get lengthy jail terms for hijacking Malaysian oil tanker

Authorities says six of those pirates were jailed for 15 years and five strokes of the cane, while rest of the two were jailed for 18 years.

Nov 28, 2016

Marina Reservoir suspend water sport activities after 'crocodile' sighting

'Crocodile' in Marina Reservoir: Singapore PUB suspends water sport activities in sports hub

PUB asks the National University of Singapore researchers to identify the creature.

Nov 28, 2016

Dear Zindagi: 8 life lessons from the film we all need to know for happier life

The film shows us a glimpse of how to deal with different situations of life, relationships and the issues that bog us down.

Nov 27, 2016

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Here is a glimpse of Singapore's best street food for all the foodies

A number of Malay, Chinese and Indian stalls offer a wide range of traditional food items at affordable prices in Singapore.

Nov 27, 2016

Lufthansa cancels 35 flights on Sunday as strike enters fifth day

Lufthansa cancels 35 flights on Sunday as pilots' strike enters fifth day

The pilot union demands an average annual pay increase of 3.7 per cent for 5,400 pilots in Germany over a five-year period backdated to 2012.

Nov 27, 2016

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

Diabetes resource centre at Nee Soon aims at creating awareness among young patients

The resource centre will be open every day except on public holidays.

Nov 27, 2016

Mastermind of 2013 penny stock crash slapped with 181 charges

John Soh Chee Wen, 2013 penny stock crash mastermind, slapped 181 charges

The close associates and alleged accomplices of Soh were given 178 charges and six charges respectively under the Securities and Futures Act.

Nov 26, 2016

Black Friday weekend 2016: Shoppers continue to visit stores to grab the best deals [PHOTOS]

From electronic goods to beauty products, people are buying as per their need from their favourite stores.

Nov 26, 2016

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils development plans for Jurong Lake Gardens central and east at exhibition

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils Jurong Lake Gardens development plan

The National Parks Board expects the entire project to be progressively completed from 2020.

Nov 26, 2016

Indonesia arrests militant for planning bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Rohingya Crisis: Indonesia foils bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Local media says amount of explosives seized would have caused a blast twice as deadly as the explosion in a Bali nightclub in 2002.

Nov 26, 2016

Singapore civil servants to get half-month year-end bonus, says Public Service Division

Singapore civil servants to get year-end bonus lower than last year's in line with gloomy economy

The authorities say around 1,900 civil servants will benefit from the minimum AVC payment of S$900.

Nov 26, 2016

Mother of ex-national table tennis player Li Hu charged with bribery

Singapore: Mother of Li Hu, national table tennis player, charged with corruption

Su Fengxian says she intends to plead guilty to the charge in the court.

Nov 25, 2016

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Taiwan; no reported injuries

USGS says the quake was 81 kilometres east of the city of Hualian at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Nov 25, 2016

Black Friday offers in Singapore: Where to shop for best deals in stores and online?

The sale is scheduled on Nov 25 and Singaporeans will get to enjoy both online and offline offers.

Nov 24, 2016

The Royal Romance: Heartwarming images of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh as they celebrate 69 years of marriage

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip celebrate 69 years of marriage [PHOTOS]

November 20, 2016 marked the 69th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Nov 24, 2016

Singapore's e-commerce market to increase S$7.46 billion by 2025

Singapore man evades harsh sentence after printing counterfeit currency notes

Authorities say the man could have been jailed for up to 20 years and fined on each charge.

Nov 24, 2016

Coldplay Singapore concert: 12,000 tickets sold out in one hour, organisers to release another 28,000 for sale

Coldplay to do another show in Singapore as ticket mad rush continues: How to get tickets for March 31 concert

Along with tickets for Coldplay show on March 31 show, additional tickets fo April 1 concert will be available at 10 am on Friday,Nov 25.

Nov 24, 2016

China power plant construction accident kills at least 40

A series of deadly industrial accidents have rocked China in recent times.

Nov 24, 2016

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