MAHARAGAMA, SRI LANKA – The bodies of a young man and a woman, suspected to have died by ingesting poison, were found by police in Yakkala and Maharagama on Tuesday. The deceased individuals were reportedly followers of a 46-year-old religious preacher and philosopher who had committed suicide recently in the Makumbura area of Homagama. According … Read more
A First Nation in southern Alberta has declared a state of emergency following a recent series of drug poisoning deaths. Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton and council made the declaration on Tuesday. Knowlton characterized the drug crisis as the “public policy challenge of the century, affecting every community from coast to coast.” He also stated … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is implementing additional measures to protect communities from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning following a series of tragic deaths. The KCFD’s efforts come after a string of incidents where carbon monoxide poisoning led to multiple fatalities. In response to the alarming trend, the KCFD is urging … Read more