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

Singapore: Shopper injured due to faulty escalator at The Centrepoint in Orchard

The authorities say that the escalator owner will have to engage an Authorised Examiner to investigate the incident, recommend rectification works and submit a report to BCA.

Sep 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: 30-year-old man injured after collision with two cars in Bukit Panjang

A 30-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Tuesday after being hit by two cars in Bukit Panjang, Singapore.

Sep 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore: Lorry catches fire causing massive traffic jam along Lornie Road; no injuries reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says that the fire was extinguished by the firefighters using a hose reel.

Sep 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore during Chinese New Year

74-year-old man attacked by his son in Singapore; suffers head injuries

Reports said the dispute was over money issues and the man had used a cleaver to hurt the victim.

Sep 3, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

5-year-old boy critically injured in dramatic car chase between parents in Malaysia

Dr Norhizan Ismail, the state Health director, says that the boy is being treated at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for serious head injuries.

Sep 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: 24-year-old motorcyclist dies in accident with trailer on BKE

The police said that the investigations are going on.

Sep 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 8 pieces of illegal rhino horn seized at Changi Airport; Vietnamese man arrested

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority says that it is investigating the case of alleged smuggle of illegal wildlife products through the country along with Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Sep 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore: Met Service expects more rainfall in first half of September

The Met Service says that the rainfall for this period is expected to be slightly above normal.

Sep 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: CNB arrest 94 drug offenders in 3-day operation

CNB also seized about 60g of Ice, 25g of heroin, 310g of cannabis and six Ecstasy tablets during the operation.

Aug 31, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Taxi catches fire in KPE tunnel causing huge traffic jam; no injuries reported

According to reports, the SCDF firefighters were able to put out the fire at around 7.55 pm.

Aug 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee calls President Trump to discuss Hurricane Harvey response efforts; leaders to meet at White House in October

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that President Trump has thanked PM Lee for his support and accepted his offer of help.

Aug 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

Singapore: Elderly man again convicted of killing neighbour's cat after 14 years of jail

Reports said that Tan also pleaded guilty to an unrelated charge of receiving stolen property of S$6,950 from anonymous sources linked to a police impersonation scam.

Aug 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya