Majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
Author: C to I News Desk
Chief priest of oldest Hindu temple in Singapore arrested for criminal breach of trust
Sri Mariamman Temple had lodged a police report after finding out that some gold ornaments had gone missing while in the custody of its chief priest.
313 new COVID-19 cases reported on August 2; 5 imported infections
Singapore reported an additional 313 cases of COVID-19 infection as of 12pm on August 2, bringing the national tally to 52,825.
Report filed against resident teacher at Trust Yoga for sexual assault
A resident yoga teacher at Trust Yoga has been accused of sexual assault.
Pompeo cites India banning Chinese apps, tells Senate ‘tide is turning against China
United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo yesterday cited India’s banning of Chineses apps as an indication that US efforts to lead an “international awakening” against the Chinese government is working and the “tide is turning” as a result.
Experts in SE Asia call for regional collaboration in fighting air pollution
Experts from various south Asian countries have emphasised the need for regional coooperation in fighting air pollution and agreed that people in the region can live longer if the World Health Organisation’s guidelines on air quality were met.
Singapore eases COVID-enforced restrictions on marriages and funerals
From August 4, marriage solemnisation ceremonies will be allowed to have 50 persons in attendance.
396 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on July 31, including 3 community and 3 imported cases
The vast majority of the new cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.
HCI London set to bring Shiva statue stolen in 1998 to India
A late ninth century stone statue of Lord Shiva, stolen from a temple in Rajasthan and smuggled to the United Kingdom, is set to be returned to its rightful place in India.
Dubai-based Avni Doshi named in the 2020 Booker Prize longlist
The shortlist of the final six will be determined by September in time for the GBP 50,000 prize in November.
