e-Filing of VAT becomes easy for Pune (India) citizens
Soon, filing of returns will become much more easier for the value added tax (VAT) for citizens of Pune (India).
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Karnataka (India) Govt. to launch e-Halli centres
The Karnataka state government will soon launch E-Halli, an e-governance initiative, for disseminating all kinds of information to the people residing in villages.
Nortel powers Mumbai’s (India) international airport
The Mumbai International Airport has selected Nortel to deploy one of the most extensive and comprehensive IP communications networks in the airport.
Net telephony firms under tax scanner for violating government rules
Several companies including Skype, Yahoo, MSN, Net2Phone and Google are currently under the government’s scanner regarding payment of service tax since they have provided illegal Internet telephony services in India.
BSNL broadband to connect districts, subordinate courts
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has won a contract of National Informatics Centre (NIC) to provide broadband connectivity to around 13,000 districts and taluka courts across the country.
Soon Indians will utility bill via online
Soon, Indians can pay their water, electricity and other utility bills online. The Urban Development Ministry has launched e-Governance project for municipalities, which has got approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
JNU goes for identifying best governance practices across India
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in the Union Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Ministry has chosen Jawaharlal Nehru University to conduct a research on implementation of the best practices in governance in India.
Cyber crime must be tackled: Indian Home Minister
During the inaugural of the three-day Seventh International Conference on Cyber Crime, which was organised by the Interpol and hosted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil has called for creating a culture of “cyber security awareness” and taking effective preventive measures.
Brunei Ministry signs contract for supply of an e-Custom computer system
The Royal Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Finance has signed a contract with Tooy Office Equipment and Trading Co. for the supply of an e-Custom computer system in Brunei.
Indian Parliament pulls up Govt. on cyber laws
The Indian parliament panel has criticised the government for not preparing a new set of laws on cyber crime and instead taking a “short cut route” of making changes in the existing norms.
