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.
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South Korea supports for Nepal e-Go0vernance project
Nepal has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea to pave the way for the construction of a Government Integrated Data and Training Center.
Canara Bank launches mobile biometric ATM
Canara Bank has launched its first mobile biometric ATM to enable people in rural areas , so that rural people can access banking facilities. The bank plans to launch nine more mobile ATMs in the next few months.
UN Alliance launches Connect Africans
The United Nations’ Global Alliance for ICT and Development will launch “Connect Africa” initiative next month to bridge the digital divide and connect African countries with each other and the rest of the world. The United Nations, governments of various countries and the private sector are working to bring Africa’s 900 million inhabitants online.
Indian Govt. expands policy to speed up FM Radio spread
The Union Government has expanded a new policy to speed up the spread of FM Radio in the country.
Tamil Nadu (India) community centres to promote industry
The Tamil Nadu Government is planning to start 10,000 community service centres in the state.
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.
Ericsson launches rural broadband initiative in Tamil Nadu
Ericsson has launched a trial rural broadband project in Tamil Nadu to deliver telemedicine and interactive education services at an affordable price in India
MP (India) Govt sets up school for good governance
The Madhya Pradesh Government has set up a School for Good Governance and Policy Analysis review state policies and its effect on a target group.
