Hong Kong Finance Committee approves Wi-Fi project
The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council has approved a funding of $217.6 million for providing Wi-Fi facilities at Government premises for free use by the citizens of Hong Kong.
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NMMT, India introduces e-Ticketing service for buses
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT), India, a transport body, has introduced e-Ticketing service in its buses, which would be operational from July 15, 2007.
New Zealand Govt. allocates $9 million for IVS
The New Zealand Government is providing $9 million in capital funding for the Identity Verification Service (IVS) in the country.
UK Govt. narrows digital divide
According to the study revealed by Ofcom research, the digital divide within UK nations is diminshing.
Nepal Govt. Leads in e-Governance
Nepal Government has prepared a master plan for developing a full-fledged e-Governance system by 2011.
UNESCO launches online course on e-Governance in the Caribbean
The University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre (UWIDEC) is offering an online course on Local e-Governance in the Caribbean for a third time.
Indians can book train tickets at BangaloreOne centres
Now citizens of Bangalore, India can book their train tickets at any of the 16 BangaloreOne centres in the city by paying an extra INR 6 per ticket.
Bahrain’s e-Government website hits with the people
More than 2,000 people visited Bahrain’s e-government website, within 12 hours of its launch.
HK Govt. to provide wireless Internet services in public places
Hong Kong Legislative Council has approved a multi-million dollar programme to provide Internet services in government premises.
Multipurpose cards arrive in India
The Government of India (GoI) has started much awaited multi-purpose National Identity Card (MNIC) project in the country. The government has selected Narela area in north Delhi to distribute the National ID cards.
