New eligibility rules mean nearly 2 million on Medi-Cal can now save for a rainy day

Millions of Medi-Cal beneficiaries can now save for a rainy day, keep an inheritance, or hold on to a modest nest egg without losing coverage, thanks to an eligibility change phased in over the past year and a half. The change also has opened the door for thousands who previously did not qualify for Medi-Cal,… Continue reading New eligibility rules mean nearly 2 million on Medi-Cal can now save for a rainy day

Overdose teams on Skid Row use oxygen to save lives

Behind the steering wheel of the black cart, Simon Angel Melendrez scanned the streets of Skid Row, searching for anyone struggling to breathe. When he saw a man slumped forward in his wheelchair on a downtown sidewalk, Melendrez pulled the cart over and jumped out. The man barely reacted when Melendrez shook his shoulder. Blood… Continue reading Overdose teams on Skid Row use oxygen to save lives

Parents save Rs 210 crore under Chhattisgarh govt’s education scheme

Swami Atmanand Excellence School Scheme, a zero-cost quality education project by the Chhattisgarh government has enabled parents to save over Rs 210 crore, the officials claimed. Under the flagship scheme of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, launched on July 3, 2020, 52 schools were opened in different cities.   Following the response, the state government increased… Continue reading Parents save Rs 210 crore under Chhattisgarh govt’s education scheme

Rice supply faces new threat as Thailand urges crop curbs to save water

By Anuchit Nguyen and Mai Ngoc Chau Thailand has urged farmers to reduce their rice planting to save water following poor rainfall, a move that poses a fresh threat to global supply after India banned some shipments of the grain.   Farmers in the key central region have already planted most of… Continue reading Rice supply faces new threat as Thailand urges crop curbs to save water