Biometric Passports to Replace e-Passports in France
e-Passports that have been made available in France since April 2006 will be gradually replaced by Biometric passports containing a digital photo and the fingerprints of their holders.
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e-Passport to be Introduced in India from June
In an effort to check misuse of passports in the present format, e-Passports carrying biometric information in a chip will be introduced by the Government of India.
India: Chandigarh Sets Up Cyber Crime Cell
The Administration of Chandigarh has launched the Cyber Crime Investigation Cell (CCIC) in order to ensure the safety and security of people via advanced means of Information Technology (IT).
Online Professional Privilege Tax Filing in the State of Tennessee Upto 70 Percent
The Tennessee Department of Revenue in the USA has led to a 70 percent increase in online professional privilege tax transactions from 2006 to 2007. With the June 1 filing deadline for professional privilege tax around the corner, members of the 22 professional groups required to file annually can file online quickly and choose one of many payment options available at http://www.Tennessee.gov/revenue.
IT for Greater Efficiency, Transparency Within Government in Pakistan
Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira the Federal IT Minister has said that the present Government of Pakistan desires to use IT to bring about greater efficiency and transparency within the government, streamline the functioning of the government and at the same time facilitate the citizens by providing them services at their doorsteps.
INR 400,000 Million for e-Governance in India
Union IT and Communication Minister A Raja said “As per the 11th Five Year Plan, the Centre has allocated a sum of INR 40o,000 million for implementation of e-Governance across the country.”
Juniper Eyes e-Governance Projects in India
A provider of Internet Protocol networking equipment including switches and routers, Juniper Networks, is now keeping its eye on e-Governance projects in India in partnership with various system integrators (Sis) and IT service providers.
Belize Police Get Into Internet Technology
In order to improve its e-Governance service, the Belize Police Department has adopted Internet service. The new website www.belizepolice.bz promises to offer better service more efficiently and effectively to Belizeans and non-Belizeans.
OBNDD Launches Online Renewal Service
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control (OBNDD) has launched a new service that will enable over 14,000 OBNDD registrants to renew or apply for new registrations online.
Bahrain at 45th Place on ICT Readiness Index
According to the study conducted by World Economic Forum and INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, Bahrain ranked 45th on the global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) readiness index.
