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India rape victim still in critical condition
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged today to take action to protect the nation's women while the young victim of a gang rape on a New Delhi bus was flown to Singapore for treatment of severe internal injuries. "As......
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SDP to contest Punggol East if there is a by-election
It is shaping up to be a five-cornered fight in Punggol East, should there be a by-election for the single seat ward. Earlier today, the opposition Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) signalled its intent to contest the seat......
Thai woman with 3.2kg of 'Ice' arrested at Changi Airport
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have arrested a 29-year-old Thai woman and seized about 3.2kg of 'Ice' in her possession at Changi Airport. The ICA said in a statement that the drugs were found in her haversack........
Silver Housing Bonus and Lease Buyback schemes enhanced
Two schemes aimed at enabling senior citizens to monetise their flats have been made more attractive following public feedback. The Silver Housing Bonus, which provides an incentive for lower-income households to move to a smaller........
SMRT to extend train and bus services on New Year's Eve
Transport operator SMRT will be extending the operating hours of its bus and train services on New Year's Eve. SMRT train services on the North-South, East-West and Circle Lines and selected bus services on New Year's Eve will be........
Ex-StarHub manager jailed for stealing 847 mobile phones
Affected by his marriage breakdown, a former StarHub shop manager claimed he "went crazy" and dishonestly misappropriated 847 mobile phones from his employer. For that, 44-year-old Chong Siam was sentenced to five-and-a-half years'........
Strong growth in foreign workers' dormitory business
Commercially-operated foreign workers' dormitories are a big business in Singapore, with the sector being estimated to be worth about S$450 million this year. Some industry players expect this figure to rise by some 20 per cent next........
Delhi gangrape victim will be treated in Singapore
NEW DELHI - The 23-year-old medical student, whose rape by six men on a bus in the Indian capital earlier this month sparked violent protests across the country, has been flown to Singapore for medical treatment. Sources quoted by New Delhi........
60 school principals receive new appointments
Leading a school is a complex and challenging role but also a privileged appointment, said Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat. At the 15th Appointment and Appreciation Ceremony for Principals today, Mr Heng reiterated that........
Fines for illegal waste water discharge into sewage to be raised
National water agency PUB said there were 11 cases of factories discharging large amounts of waste water containing high concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the sewage system this year. Of the 11 cases, seven were brought to........
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HDB quality not compromised despite increase in supply
The quality of HDB flats being built has not been compromised despite the ramping up of supply, according to the public sector outcomes review which was released yesterday. First issued in 2010, the review - which was........
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School principals important in leading change: Heng Swee Keat
School principals play an important role in leading change, and are the middlemen between the Education Ministry and the "frontline", said Education Minister Heng Swee Keat......
SDP to contest Punggol East if there is a by-election
It's shaping up to be a five-cornered fight in Punggol East, should there be a by-election for the single seat ward......
Sight-and-sound galore at Singapore's biggest countdown event
Expect nothing less than a feast for the eyes and ears at this year's Marina Bay Singapore Countdown......
S'pore equity markets performed better in 2012 than in 2011
Stocks of listed companies dealing in properties have fared the best in 2012......
Thai woman arrested with 3.2kg of 'Ice' at Changi Airport
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has arrested a 29-year-old Thai woman and seized about 3.2kg of 'Ice' in her possession at Changi Airport......
More cash payouts for Silver Housing Bonus, Lease Buyback Scheme
Authorities have announced plans to raise the cash bonuses of two housing monetisation schemes for the elderly in response to public feedback......
S'pore's top housing issues in 2012
It has been a record year on the housing front, with a bumper crop of 27,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats launched in 2012, 2,000 more than originally planned......
Process College manager jailed for contravening Private Education Act
A manager of a private college was sentenced to four weeks' jail for contravening the Private Education Act......
Duke-NUS governing board chairman to step down
Mr Tony Chew Leong-Chee is to step down as Chairman of the Duke-NUS' governing board on Monday......
Ex-StarHub manager jailed for stealing 847 mobile phones
Affected by his marriage breakdown, a former StarHub shop manager claimed he "went crazy" and dishonestly misappropriated 847 mobile phones from his employer......
Singapore doctors battle to save Indian gang-rape victim
Doctors in Singapore battled on Thursday to save the life of an Indian student who sustained horrific injuries in a gang-rape after she was dramatically airlifted overnight from a hospital in New Delhi......
Man charged with multiple offences involving S$860,000
An unemployed man has been charged with a total of 14 counts of receiving stolen property, removing criminal proceeds out of Singapore, and acquiring a person's benefits through criminal conduct......
PUB tightens regulations on used water discharge from industries
Stiffer penalties on improper discharge of used water from industries, trade and businesses, will come into effect sometime next year......
FairPrice extends price freeze on housebrand rice
Supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice has said it will continue to hold prices of all its 10 housebrand Thai and Vietnamese rice till end of March 2013......
Indian rape victim arrives in S'pore for further treatment
An Indian student who was left fighting for her life after being gang-raped in New Delhi has arrived at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment......
Exchange of unused expired parking coupons
Motorists are reminded that parking coupons valid up to Monday, 31 December can no longer be used from 1 January......
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