e-Goverenance System launched in Indian state – Maharashtra
Decision Support System for (DES) was launched by Blue Star Infotech for the Government of Maharashtra’s Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
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Indian Govt. plans to amend IT Act to help detection of cyber crimes
The Union Government of India is planning to modify the Information Technology Act by incorporating provisions to treat as evidence in a court of law, cyber forensics devices and tools used for cracking cyber crimes.
New Delhi Municipal Council Introduces e-Procurement System
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), India, is introducing e-Procurement system, with effect from 1st September2008 and would start inviting tender through e-Procurement portal. The system would make it convenient to participate in the bid and the tendering process will be more efficenient, faster and transparent.
North India ahead of South in e-Network access
According to an assessment on ‘e-Governance initiatives’ undertaken by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Goa are rated best in terms of e-Network access but in terms of e-Network policies, Southern part of India is taking lead.
Egypt Ministry of Transportation launches online ticket booking service
The Ministry of Transport, Egypt has launched a online ticket booking service in collaboration with the Ministry of State for Administrative Development. The IT Department will maintain the service at the Egyptian National Railways Authority and the National Commercial Bank.
Online test for Learner’s Driving Licence in Delhi
Learner’s driving licence test is being computerised in India’s capital city – New Delhi. The system was introduced at the new zonal transport office at Vasant Vihar in south-west Delhi. Transport Minister Haroon Yusuf innaugurated the system.
e-Ticketing System launched by Dutch Airlines
The Dutch carrier – KLM inaugurated an e-Ticketing system which is in compliance with the electronic ticketing technological revolution in the global aviation industry.
e-FIRs in Police Stations of Indian state – Bihar
Police in the eastern Indian state of Bihar will soon introduce paper less operations in its police stations across the state. The state police is introducing a software named CIPA (Crime Investigation Police Application) which will allow registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) through the Internet.
SPANCO bagged INR 70 crore SWAN project in Indian state – Orissa
Spanco Telesystems and Solutions bagged a INR 70 crore contract for rolling out State Wide Area Network (SWAN) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) which will connect over 300 districts and talukas in the eastern coastal Indian state of Orissa.
Tech Savvy Gadgets Used for Combating Cyber Crime: Chandigarh Police
Chandigarh Police has become tech savvy with the use of advanced technology such as Cell Dek and Portable Forensic Lab (PFL) machine for combating rising cyber crime in the city.
