e-governance scheme to aid RTI Act
The Government of India has developed a mechanism for the implementation of Right to Information (RTI) Act into the e-Governance scheme of the Centre.
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New licences as per existing telecom policy: A. Raja
The Union Communication and Information Technology Minister A. Raja stated that the new telecom policies would be issued as per the existing telecom policy, which will not put any restriction on the number of operators.
28 schemes proposed for state under NEC funding in 11th Plan
The Manipur Government has proposed 28 projects for funding during the 11th five year plan through the North Eastern Council (NEC). Among the projects, nine projects are for agricultural and its allied sectors, one in forest and environment, ten in power, one under MANIREDA, three in transport and communication sector, two in tourism, three in sports and youth’s affairs, six in health sector and one in irrigation and flood control department and its sectors.
BSNL plans to invest $750M for nationwide WiMAX connectivity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) plans to splash out US$ 750 million on WiMax networks to cover one sixth of India’s 1 billion plus population. BSNL has already issued the first tender for WiMAX equipment.
Kerala e-Kendras to impart medical transcription training
Now, Kerala based Akshaya e-Kendras will provide medical transcription training to rural people. Initially, Akshaya e-Kendras will launch the training programme in Malappuram district.
Philippine regulator to ease VoIP rules
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of Philippines has approved new rules regarding interconnection agreements between telecom carriers and Voice Over IP (VoIP) providers in the country.
Bahrain first to e-track visitors
Bahrain has become the first nation in the Middle East to introduce electronic cards for every tourist. Under the e-Borders project, more than 80 percent air traffic of the country will be included in the first quarter of 2007.
Alaska Power & Telephone brings broadband to rural village
Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) has collaborated with the Organized Village of Kasaan (OVK) to provide wireless broadband technology that will bring telemedicine, distance learning and other benefits to the people of Kasaan in Alaska.
The Yobe State Government launches Integrated Wireless Telephone and Internet Access project
The Yobe State Government has launched the Integrated Wireless Telephone and Internet Access project based on the cutting edge ‘World Interoperability for Microwave Access’ (WiMAX) technology.
Rural WNC gets telemedicine grant
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched US$ 400 million program under which patients in rural areas would be able to tap the nation
