Extremist elements are also ‘active’ in India – this was outlined in a recent emergency message by a US advisory cautioning its citizens travelling to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Author: Garima Kapil
MPs share concerns about education stress among students
Nineteen Members of Parliament (MPs) spoke about the recent changes to education systems and the pertaining stress points for students. Yesterday, at the start of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) Committee of Supply (COS) debate, MPs raised their concerns about students and their parents.
Commuters can choose despite taxi operators’ surge request
Ng Chee Meng, second Minister for Transport, has said that despite the taxi operators’ requests to introduce surge pricing, commuters will still have more choice.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal urges Trump administration to take action against hate crime
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has urged the Trump administration to probe the shooting of a Sikh man as a hate crime and to speak out strongly against such incidents.
Indian-American man found dead in New Jersey
Close on the heels of on-going hate-crime, an Indian-American man has been found dead in New Jersey, US. The family of the 29-year-old dead described the incident as a ‘personal issue’.
Fourth violent attack against Indian-American reported
There have been multiple reports of hate-fueled attacks against people of Indian origin from across the US close on the heels of the shooting death of Olathe based Indian Engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla at a Kansas bar.
Insanely cool Tamma Tamma Singapore version
YourSingapoore’s video of the ‘Tamma Tamma’ song shot with local artists, Singaporeans and tourists is brilliant. Simply, catchy and very engaging it takes viewers through many Singapore locations. Video visits all these locations:National Gallery Singapore, Kampong Glam, Sentosa Merlion, Sultan Mos
New training ground worth SGD 900million to give soldiers realistic urban combat experience: Parliament
A new training ground will be built in western Singapore in 88ha area. The main reason behind this initiative is to let soldiers hone their urban fighting skills in real-life settings such as warehouses, high-rise building, and even an MRT station with multiple exits.
Indian immigrant gets 9 years jail in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A native of India, Amit Chaudhry has been identified in money laundering and international theft scheme. He has been sentenced to nine years in prison and USD4.1 million to repay to ActionNet company.
Five things to do over the weekend of March 4-5
A bucket full of designs and artifacts, or going gaga over the blend of the musical evening, this weekend leaves you with a set of choices to go for. Select your favourite event from the list here.
