CBDT, India selects IBM to improve IT infrastructure
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), India has signed a US$ 45 million and five year agreement with IBM to modernise the IT infrastructure across the department.
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Indian Rail tickets through Akshaya Kendras
Now, the Akshaya Kendras in Malappuram district in Kerala, India, will issue railway tickets. Passengers will be able to get information on trains and ticket fares, apart from the facility to book or cancel tickets at these centres.
NASSCOM to create data security council
National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) is planning to create a Data Security Council of India (DSCI) to ensure data security standards across member companies.
CBDT, India starts web-blogging for tax queries
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) of India has set a web blog on its website. Users can set up their own account and use its as a platform to discuss tax-related issues.
PHDCCI offers e-Governance solution for North Indian states
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), an industry body, is working on an integrated e-Governance solution to be implemented in the north Indian states.
Haryana (India) Govt. to connect jails with courts
The Haryana Government is planning to connect all its 25 jails with the courts in the State through video-conferencing by the end of this year.
ITU develops online tool charts for cyber security
ITU has developed an online tool to track crucial ICT security standards work through a single access point. The guide called the ICT Security Standards Roadmap brings together information about existing standards and work in progress by the world
Indian Govt. plans to issue biometric cards to slum dwellers
The Indian government is planning to issue biometric identification cards to slum people, who will need to produce it for all transactions involving government housing.
Malta Govt. to launch online recruitment portal
The Malta government has launched a new e-Service, the public service online recruitment portal. The portal will enable people to look for calls for applications in the Government Gazette.
Punjab (India) Police moves towards e-Governance
The Punjab (India) Police is moving towards e-Governance by creating a separate IT cadre for officers. The state police stations would be linked and the criminal information system and cyber cell would be formed in the state.
