Cheetahs set to prowl India for the first time in 70 years
2022-07-20
The mammals are coming from Namibia inside a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020.Continue Reading
Pen Farthing: Watchdog has no concerns over Afghan animal rescue
2022-07-20
Nowzad’s efforts to evacuate animals from Afghanistan were inside its remit, the Charity Commission states.Continue Reading
Short-term visit extensions assessed on case-by-case basis, says ICA in response to queries on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s entry
2022-07-20
Shortly after his arrival in Singapore on Jul 14, Mr Rajapaksa submitted his resignation via email, which was accepted by the parliamentary speaker the next day. “He has not asked for asylum and neither has he been granted any asylum,” Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said then. MFA and the Singapore Police ForceContinue Reading
MHA files police reports after AGO flags ‘possible irregularities’ in quotations for construction contracts
2022-07-20
Besides issues with the star rate items, AGO also found lapses in valuations of contract variations, and a lack of supporting documents to substantiate payments made for variations involving dayworks. MHA had appointed contractors for the construction contracts and engaged consultants to manage the main construction contracts on its behalf.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka: ‘If we want change we need new faces’
2022-07-20
Because Ranil Wickremesinghe formally takes over, the BBC’s Secunder Kermani discusses Sri Lanka’s crisies.Continue Reading
Police warn against restaurant reservation scams after F&B operators lose S$73,500
2022-07-20
SINGAPORE: Police on Wednesday (Jul 20) warned against a new type of scam involving fake restaurant reservations, with at least five victims losing a total of S$73,500 since July. The scam targets local food and beverage operators, who would receive calls from fake customers making reservations and asking for off-menuContinue Reading
Monkeys a common sight in Clementi HDB estate, NParks to guide them away from residential areas
2022-07-20
Residents CNA spoke to said the monkeys have become bolder in recent weeks, entering homes more frequently to steal food. Continue Reading
Missing couple who allegedly failed to deliver luxury goods fled Singapore in lorry container compartment: ICA
2022-07-20
A 40-year-old man who allegedly helped the couple to leave Singapore illegally was arrested last week. Continue Reading
NDP2022: Several roads to be closed for first preview of National Day Parade on Jul 23
2022-07-20
SINGAPORE: Several roads will be closed to automobiles this Saturday (Jul 23) to facilitate the first preview of the National Day March (NDP) at the Marina Bay floating platform . Traffic delays are required along Raffles Method, Temasek Avenue, Bayfront Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Republic Boulevard, Robinson Road, Cecil Street,Continue Reading
EU welcomes collaboration with Malaysia in digital banking development
2022-07-20
KUALA LUMPUR: The European Union (EU) is open to an organized collaboration with Malaysia in the development of electronic banking initiatives in order to enhance the interconnectivity involving the two parties. Read complete story Continue Reading