Seafarer
The Mumbai (India) Director General of Shipping has issued a circular which was part of the Government’s e-Governance programme to accelerate the facilitation of Government services by using information technology.
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Online Property Appraisal Interactive Site Launched in Texas
The Texas county has launched iSettle, Harris’s county’s interactive property tax website to boost the e-Governance initiatives in the county. With the help of iSettle, residents can request for a decrease in property appraisal with the click of a mouse, making attendance in Appraisal Review Board hearings unnecessary.
Saudi Intelligence Blames Bureaucrats for Slow Implementation of e-Governance
Saudi Chief of Intelligence Prince Muqrin stated that delays of recent initiative decreases the quality of online governmental services. He also claimed that system does not have any fault.
Non-Utilisation of e-Governance Funds Costs Decreases Quality of e-Services
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India reported that the Government of India (GoI) under a National e-Government Plan (NeGP) has identified computerisation of Central subjects like Passport, Income Tax and 10 other projects within the domain of state government.
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
The Oklahoma Municipal Court Reporting System has been recognised as an Innovator of the Year at the 11th annual Journal Record award ceremony. The Oklahoma Municipal Court Reporting System is a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Safety and the state
IT in India to Get Big Boost in 2008
The Department of Information Technology announced that the year 2008 will be roll out year for Information and Communication Technology in the country.
India: Delhi is the Best e-Governed State of 2007
According to Dataquest-IDC e-Gov Survey 2008, Delhi is the best e-Governed state of 2007 followed by Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
UN releases e-Government Readiness
The United Nations (UN) has released survey of e-Government readiness around the world. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the highest ranked countries in the Middle East. The UAE moved up to 32nd spot from 42nd in 2005.
India: Karnataka Slips on e-Way
Karnataka which was ranked No 2 last year in e-Governance is now slipped to No 9 according to a survey, conducted by CyberMedia’s publication Dataquest, in association with research firm IDC India on the impact of e-Governance on business and laypersons. According to survey, there is lack of political stability, which is crucial to the success of e-Governance initiatives.
India: Karnataka slips on e-Way
Karnataka which was ranked No 2 last year in e-Governance is now slipped to No 9 according to a survey, conducted by CyberMedia’s publication Dataquest, in association with research firm IDC India on the impact of e-Governance on business and laypersons. According to survey, there is lack of political stability, which is crucial to the success of e-Governance initiatives.
