GoI seeks World Bank loan for e-Procurement
The Government of India (GoI) is seeking a World Bank loan to implement an e-Governance project for electronically processing all the government purchases.
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NCDEX, India approaches State Governments for spot trading
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd. (NCDEX), India an online multi-commodity exchange has approached selected state governments to allow it for spot trading in the state.
NMCC launches manufacturing portal for SMEs
The National Manufacturing Competitive Council (NMCC), India has launched national manufacturing portal for small-and-medium enterprise in cooperation with Microsoft.
Citywide Wi-Fi network in Pacifica, California
Tropos Networks and Veraloft have launched Pacifica Net, a citywide Wi-Fi service in Pacifica, California. The network will provide high-speed fixed and mobile Internet access for residential and business customers.
MIPR, Brunei launches e-Fisheries project
The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Brunei has launched online fisheries (e-Fisheries) service in the country. The service, e-Fisheries is part of the e-MIPR initiative under Brunei Darussalam’s e-Government project.
Govt. departments of Imphal , India to get connected
The capital of Manipur, India, Imphal would be connected with the district headquarters upto sub-divisional/ block headquarters for running e-Governance applications by various departments of state government.
MPSEDC, India made nodal agency for e-Kiosks
The Madhya Pradesh State (India) Government has decided to establish 9,232 common service centers (e-kiosks) under the National e-Governance plan (NeGP) in the state.
Dharamshala Wi-Fi has an Israeli network
Dharamshala, the home of Dalai Lama in India is fully covered with wireless connection. Here, the head priest teaches his followers through computers.
Boston Police Dept. launches SMS service for citizens of Boston
The Boston Police Department has launched a text message based service for the residents of Boston. The service will enable citizens to anonymously provide information about crimes that may help police make their communities safer.
Orissa (India) Govt. plans to take e-Governance at panchayat level
The Orissa (India) State Government has decided to take e-Governance to the panchayat lavel. Under this programme, every gram panchayat would be computerised to keep accounts of the projects implemented under the panchayat accounting monitoring system and asset monitoring.
