Monthly Archives: December 2021
India extends security law after botched ambush
NEW DELHI (AFP) - The Indian government extended yesterday a special law giving armed forces sweeping powers in the north-eastern state of Nagaland, days...
Six fined for violating stay-at-home directives
James Kon
Six individuals were issued compound fines for violating the directive to stay at home during 10pm to 4am, said Minister of Health Dato...
UK health officials prepare for Omicron surge at hospitals
LONDON (AP) - England's National Health Service (NHS) is building temporary structures at hospitals around the country to prepare for a possible surge of...
Auto thief lands four years in jail
Fadley Faisal
The Magistrate’s Court yesterday handed a four years’ jail sentence to a local man for auto thefts after considering a long list of...
Police seek runaway employee
Azlan Othman
The Royal Brunei Police Force is seeking a 43-year-old Bangladeshi Ali Hossain (pic below) who had run away from his employer. His passport...
Italy court awards Costa Concordia passenger over USD100,000
ROME (AP) - An Italian court has ordered Costa Crociere cruise line to pay EUR92,700 (USD105,000) to a passenger who was aboard the Costa...
Jawi calligraphy winners awarded
Lyna Mohamad
Two first prize winners of the Khat Competition (National Level) 2021 - Muhammad Nazir bin Haji Othman and Khairol Helmy bin Abdullah -...
Six provinces in Canada report new daily highs for coronavirus
TORONTO (AP) - Coronavirus infections set new one-day highs in six Canadian provinces Wednesday, prompting several provinces to impose more restrictions in hopes of...
Mosque’s funeral rites room completed
Daniel Lim
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday held a ceremony to officiate the completion of the funeral rites room construction at Kampong Sungai...
Man City extend lead at top as Chelsea stumble
LONDON (AFP) - Manchester City beat Brentford 1-0 early yesterday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to an ominous...