Incoming dean of National University of Singapore Faculty of Law Professor Hans Tjio has relinquished his appointment for personal reasons. Professor Simon Chesterman will continue as Dean of the Faculty of Law for a fourth term, said a news release by NUS.
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Temasek Foundation to begin distribution of free hand sanitiser in Singapore from April 12
Temasek Foundation will enable every interested household in Singapore to collect 500ml free, zero alcohol hand sanitiser from automated vending machines.
President Biden to nominate Indian-American Rupa Ranga Puttagunta as a federal judge
If confirmed by the US Senate, Judge Puttagunta would be the first Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) woman to serve on the US District Court for the District of DC.
OCI cardholders no longer need to carry old passport while travelling to India
People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora who have an overseas citizen of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a statement.
Celebrating Sikh culture in Singapore at India Heritage Centre
The long and rich history of Singapore’s Sikh community was showcased as a new exhibition that opened at the India Heritage Centre (IHC) this weekend.
SingPost releases new stamps to celebrate Singapore hawker culture’s UNESCO heritage list inscription
The stamps feature sketches of elements found at the hawker centres.
Further easing of COVID-19 measures in Singapore as government warns people to remain vigilant
From April 5, there will be a shift from working-from-home as a default to a more flexible and hybrid way of working.
Singapore to extend vaccination to 45-59 age group
As of 23 March, 2021, around 1,109,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered.
Indian-origin Vivek Murthy confirmed as US Surgeon General
Dr Murthy is a distinguished physician and former Vice Admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Biden admin urges US court to certify India’s request to extradite Tahawwur Rana
The Biden administration in the United States has urged a federal court to certify India’s request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
