E-Transactions Act 2007 launched in Jamaica
The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications of Jamaica has launched the e-Transaction Act (ETA) 2007.
E governance
Bihar (India) to e-connect villages
Soon villagers of Bihar would be able to access Internet in their villages. The State Government has initiated a plan to take information technology to the grass root level by setting up the common service centre, called Vasudha.
Indian Railways to launch commercial portal
The Indian Railways will soon be able to conduct all its business transactions online, including those related to freight services and even scraping auction, apart from providing all transport-related information to travelers.
Government of India to set up ATMs in post offices
The Government of India is planning to install rural ATMs, called Gramtells at post offices across the country.
E-Portal launched to impart skills and generate employment
The Department of Science & Technology has launched a portal on project, called
Govt planning to introduce multi-use smart ID cards
The Government of India is working on proposal to use multi-application smart cards with unique IDs or citizens to better monitor
Malaysian firm takes major initiatives towards e-Governance
The Malaysian-based company HeiTech Padu Berhad has launched a smart card, which offers variety of functions, including e-banking, payment of utility bills, e-passport in a single card.
Four South Asian countries to cooperate for ICT connectivity
Senior officials from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have agreed to collaborate on a subregional ICT project to improve connectivity among the four countries.
MCD, India to set up one-stop information kiosks
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) (India) is planning to set up one-stop solution for you to pay your phone bills, electricity bills and charging cell phones in the nearest market of your colony. MCD is planning to set up 2.5 lakh kiosks across the country.
UP (India) lags behind in e-district project
Uttar Pradesh is still far behind in the implementation of the centrally sponsored INR 18.91 crore e-district project drawn up for six districts in the first phase.
