Kerala (India) state goes open source
In India, Kerala State Government is using an open source software to boost its IT literacy rate.
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E-stamping project has a deal
The Central government had floated the e-stamping project to end forgeries of stamp paper. However, the electronic project has run up a scam of its own
Karnataka (India) Govt. plans to expand eGov initiative
The Karnataka (India) government is planning to open 20 more BangaloreOne outlets in the city and also planning to expand its reach to five other cities of the state.
WB (India) plans to connect police stations
The West Bengal (WB), India State police headquarters has undertaken the Common Integrated Police Application project to connect all police stations across the 19 districts online. The state government is expecting to connect all police stations by 2008.
Thailand low on e-govt index
Thailand’s e-Government system has ranked 46th out of a hundred countries assessed by the United Nations e-Government Readiness Index. Thailand is behind other three Southeast countries, Singapore (7th), the Philippines (41st) and Malaysia (43rd).
Aiyar will lead delegation to Pakistan for good governance meet
Union Panchayati Raj Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar will lead a 57-member delegation team to Pakistan so as to attend a symposium on local self and good governance and accountability.
Antigua Govt. launches computer literacy programme to bridge digital divide
The Antigua government is planning to launch a computer literacy programme for five communities of Antigua and Barbuda, which will provide high-speed Internet centres.
Bahrain Govt. launches web portal to pay bills
The Bahrain Government has launched new web portal, www.e.gov.bh, which will allow citizens to pay their electricity and water bills through debit card.
NewMarket deploys citywide Wi-Fi in Texas
Texas city has signed an agreement with NewMarket Technology, Inc. and its subsidiary, RedMoon, Inc. to construct a city-wide high-speed wireless network.
Brunei Govt. plans to boost e-Government services
The Brunei Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is planning to develop an e-Government project, which will become to boost its services to the public.
