SINGAPORE — Two workers died in the first half of 2025 after they were struck by flying compressed gas cylinders in separate incidents, the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council said on Aug 6.In the first incident, a worker had on March 28 removed a cylinder containing carbon dioxide from a newly installed fire suppression system, after the system triggered a false fire alarm.The cylinder was then placed upright and free-standing on the ground, and shortly after it flew and struck another worker standing nearby.The worker who was hit was taken to a hospital, where he died.In the second incident, which occurred on May 15, an excavator was being used to transfer scrap metal when a discarded fire extinguisher cylinder containing carbon dioxide suddenly flew and struck a worker seated nearby.The injured worker was taken to a hospital and later died.The WSH Council said in its advisory that the cylinder's valve connector likely broke when the excavator's electromagnet pressed on a scrap metal pile.

Almost half of the primary schools in Singapore were oversubscribed in Phase 2C of the Primary 1 registration exercise this year and will have to hold a ballot, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said.Of the 81 schools balloting, Princess Elizabeth Primary School is the most oversubscribed, according to the latest data on MOE's website.With only 41 spots for 232 applicants, there is less than a one in five chance of being selected.Nan Hua Primary School is the next most oversubscribed, with 41 spots available for 166 applicants, followed by South View Primary School with 41 spots for 155 applicants.Phase 2C of the Primary 1 registration process ended at 4.30pm on July 31, with results scheduled to be posted on Aug 12.Balloting is conducted when the number of applicants exceeds the school vacancies, which can happen in any phase from 2A to 2C Supplementary, according to MOE.The balloting process is conducted centrally by MOE, with priority given in this order: 

A 17-year-old girl who broke her home detention curfew was arrested alongside a 22-year-old man after they crashed into a Singapore Prison Service (SPS) vehicle while attempting to flee.A video and picture seen by AsiaOne on Aug 1 shows a collision between a yellow car and a grey, unmarked van near a multistorey carpark at Yishun Street 22.Jeffrey Kuan, the resident who had captured the video, told AsiaOne that he heard a loud bang from his window at about 9.30pm on July 31.Upon looking out, he saw «plainclothes officers» dragging a woman — seemingly in handcuffs —to a grey van as she resisted.Several police cars arrived at the scene soon after, and officers were conducting checks, said Kuan.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) confirmed that a 17-year-old girl and a 22-year-old man had been arrested in the vicinity of Blk 269A and 269B Yishun Street 22.The teen had been admitted to the Drug Rehabilitation Centre on Oct 16, 2024 for drug consumption and was placed under home detention on June 6 this year.

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SINGAPORE – Singapore will be fielding its largest-ever contingent for the Dec 9-20 SEA Games, but high-profile names such as the national men’s Under-22 football team and two-time marathon champion Soh Rui Yong have been omitted from the initial list.The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) on Aug 6 announced the first batch of athletes and teams selected for the Games, with a total of 762 athletes across 42 sports provisionally picked for the event. The national sports associations have until Aug 15 to lodge appeals for their athletes.It is understood that the Young Lions missed the initial cut as they have not produced any international results that meet the SNOC’s qualifying criteria of matching the third-placed finishers of the previous edition.The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) had withdrawn the team from the Asean U-23 Championship from July 15 to 29, whose results could have been used to support their nomination for the SEA Games.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Woodlands on Wednesday (Aug 6) for allegedly possessing weapons, e-vaporisers (also known as vapes), and duty-unpaid cigarettes.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 2 and Avenue 5 at about 5.45am.The man was arrested for offences under the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 and Gun, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021, as well as suspected drug-related offences.He was suspected to have in possession knife-related weapons, reported The Straits Times.The police said it also found e-vaporisers and duty-unpaid cigarettes in his vehicle.A seven-second clip uploaded to Xiaohongshu shows at least seven police vehicle lined up along Woodlands Avenue 5. Officers are seen near the man's car and laying down on the roadside grass items seized from the vehicle.The police said the suspected drug-related offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau. The vapes and duty-unpaid cigarettes will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority and Singapore Customs respectively.

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Data reveals the EU's significant role in Russia's fossil fuel revenues, surpassing India's contribution since the Ukraine conflict began. Despite Western sanctions, G7+ tankers transport over half of Russia's oil, highlighting a disconnect between policy and practice. While Russia's fossil fuel revenues have decreased, exports have increased, with India emphasizing its role in stabilizing global oil prices.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde declared Shiv Sena's unconditional support for the NDA's vice-presidential candidate, potentially influencing other alliance partners. This announcement, made after meetings with Amit Shah and Narendra Modi in Delhi, strengthens the BJP's chances in the upcoming election. Shinde also affirmed the 'Mahayuti' alliance's commitment to jointly contesting local body elections in Maharashtra.

PM Modi emphasized the need for India to attract global consumers, tourists, and students, urging citizens to enhance productivity. He highlighted the government's focus on infrastructure development and transparent governance, noting that over Rs 4.3 lakh crore has been saved by eliminating fraudulent beneficiaries through Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile integration. Redevelopment of government offices will further save public expenditure.

A devastating flash flood in Dharali village was triggered by a massive collapse of glacial sedimentary deposits, not just heavy rain. Experts estimate an avalanche of 360 million cubic meters of debris flattened structures and claimed lives. The unstable glacial deposit, combined with steep terrain, accelerated the debris flow, leaving residents with no chance of escape.

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