Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K.D.Lalkantha said the Government is introducing the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA) to safeguard the State from racists. He noted that attempts to incite racism at the slightest opportunity are widely known across the country.

Minister Lalkantha expressed these views to the media yesterday (14) following a ceremony in Digana, Kandy, to present title deeds to Mahaweli land recipients under the Victoria project.

He explained that the Government is repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and introducing the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA) in its place. 'This new Bill is now open for discussion, and those discussions ar...