Smart cards for pensioners of AP, India
The Rural Development Minister of India G Chinna Reddy announced that soon smart cards would be issued for pensioners of the Andhra Pradesh (India) .
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Pakistan Govt. allocates Rs. 5.64 billion for 15 IT projects
Pakistan Government has allocated Rs. 5.64 billion for IT related 115 development projects for the current fiscal year 2007-08. The funds for the IT projects would be allocated among different ministries and departments of government.
First e-Tender product launched in Sri-Lanka
The first electronic tender portal launched in Sri-Lanka, which will provide to access government and online tenders online. The tender portal is constructed under a joint venture between E-Procurement Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL).
25 PMC offices may get wireless connectivity
All 25 offices of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) India, including headquarters, 14 ward offices and 10 Sampark offices will get wireless connectivity to avoid administrative delays caused by frequent collapse of underground cables.
Canadian organization improves local governance
The National Computer Centre and two other local organizations have signed an agreement with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) to implement the
VSNL offers web based calling service in India
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL), one of India’s leading telecoms service providers will provide new facility, which will allow people of South Asian origin in the US to make calls to their country using its prepaid service without obtaining the calling cards. The company will start this service from August 21, 2007.
e-Auction for cardamom to begin on August 23, 2007
The Spices Board of India stated that the electronic auction of of cardamom is set to begin from August 23, 2007.
GCC study: Gulf countries good in providing e-Governance services
The Centre for Public Policy at Brown University in the US has stated in its report that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are capable of developing websites to offer best possible electronic services.
Brunei schools to go wireless
The Brunei Ministry of Education has allocated US$5.9 million fund for Information Technology project, which will connect students in Brunei schools.
Malaysia formally adopts open doc format
The Malaysian government has formally adopted open standards and the Open Document Format (ODF) within the country’s public sector.
