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Singapore: Royal Palm receives 'C' grade by NEA after creating health issues to 65 people

National Environment Agency (NEA) will keep Halal buffet restaurant Royal Palm under surveillance and will review its hygiene for one year.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

43-year-old fugitive sentenced to jail in corruption case, 17 years after

The accused Chandraprakasan T.M.S. Shanmugham, 43, can face a jail term of six months, with a fine of $1,000 for his intentional escape from Singapore during the court hearing.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

41-year-old Singapore cyclist in coma after hit by van on Tanjong Katong Road

Officers took the unconscious 41-year-old cyclist to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where they found that he suffered head injuries.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Coffee shop in Yishun catches fire, now under control, says SCDF

One woman was inside the flat located on the top of the coffee shop in Yishun and since she inhaled too much of smoke, she has been taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Iranian hackers target Singapore's top universities; NUS, NTU research data scanned

Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore both have faced similar cyberattack case in 2017.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Malaysian police arrest Umno division chief for drug-related offences

The 40-year-old Umno division chief was the head of a drug rehabilitation centre, located in Kuala Lumpur.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Britain to introduce 'one of world's toughest' ivory bans

UK will host the fourth international conference on the illegal wildlife trade, bringing global leaders to London to tackle the strategic challenges of the trade.

Apr 4, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: Yoga instructor behind bars for 9-months for molesting student

India-origin yoga teacher, Rakesh Kumar Prasad is currently out on bail of S$16,000 but will appeal against the sentence.

Apr 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

A floral tribute left outside Great St Marys Church, where the funeral of theoretical physicist Prof Stephen Hawking is being held, in Cambridge, Britain, March 31, 2018.

Actor Eddie Redmayne, who played Stephen Hawking in film, among those who join his last journey (Pictures)

Here are some images from Stephen Hawking's funeral ceremony, which was held at the University of Cambridge's St. Mary, the Great church.

Apr 1, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 27-year-old cyclist injured in hit-and-run accident on Serangoon Road

Some friends of the injured female bicycle rider used Facebook and asked witnesses to come forward to help them find the car driver.

Mar 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 14-year-old teen arrested for alleged involvement in online marketplace cheating case

If the court finds the 14-year-old accused guilty of cheating the buyer of virtual game accessories, then he has to face a jail term up to 10 years, including a fine.

Mar 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Erimin-5 tablets detected at the Woodlands checkpoint

Singapore: Couple detained at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling drugs

The couple was travelling with their four-year-old child but after the investigation Immigration and Checkpoints Authority found three slabs of 10 Erimin-5 tablets.

Mar 29, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore City Harvest Church culprit Chew Eng Han faces new charge

Chew Eng Han faces a new charge with one count of attempting to defeat the course of justice by trying to escape from Singapore illegally.

Mar 29, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 36-year-old jailed for causing grievous hurt to Orchard Towers waitress

Samson Tanuwidjaja, the 36-year-old accused was also ordered to pay about S$635 to compensate the victim.

Mar 28, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 20-year-old accused of sexual offence faces new charges

Earlier Goh Kar Aip,20, pleaded guilty during the sentencing to four charges, which include three of sexual penetration of a minor and one of sexual assault by penetration.

Mar 28, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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