The government will launch e-CARe (e-clearance for after life remains) portal on August 3 to facilitate swift transfer of mortal remains of Indian citizens who die abroad, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday. Nodal officers from the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) will monitor the portal 24X7. They will scrutinise applications and… Continue reading Portal launch for mortal remains transfer of Indians dying abroad on Thurs
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Street doctor: I’m tired of people dying. Expand treatment
To the editor: Rob Wipond believes Senate Bill 43, which would expand on the definition of grave disability in California to attempt to care for our most sick, is too broad. I disagree. For those at substantial risk of “serious harm,” SB 43 will allow them to be involuntarily detained. Serious harm means “significant deterioration,… Continue reading Street doctor: I’m tired of people dying. Expand treatment
Kids are dying from fentanyl. More prison time for dealers won’t help
SACRAMENTO — For weeks, there has been an uproar in the California Legislature about fentanyl. Republican lawmakers, though few in number, have led a surprisingly successful revolt around a handful of bills that largely focus on increasing criminal penalties for dealing the synthetic opioid. They have managed to push some of these measures forward despite the… Continue reading Kids are dying from fentanyl. More prison time for dealers won’t help
Death meditation celebrates life to ease fears of dying
On a recent Saturday night, the scene was serene inside Tac-tile Mountain, a small, carefully curated shop in Pasadena. Meditation cushions were laid out on the concrete floor. A sea of white candles was flickering in the window. And then the restaurant next door started blasting “Umbrella” by Rihanna. The six of us who had… Continue reading Death meditation celebrates life to ease fears of dying