Jharkhand Police to go online by Nov. 15
As part of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) programme, the state police of Jharkhand plans to come up with a new website.
Around 3,331 Villages in Coastal Areas to Get Smart I-cards
It will provide nationality, professional and legal proof and lead to easy detection of infiltrators, masquerading as fishermen in the coastal areas
Pension Through Biometric Registration in Ghana
In a major e-Governance initiative, as a measure to address the many concerns expressed on the integrity of the government
Biometric Attendance for Haryana Teachers Soon
In a bid to keep a tab on teachers and to prevent their increasing absenteeism from government schools, Haryana government has decided to install biometric fingerprint scanners in around 2622 government schools in the state.
Biometric Access for Foreigners in Malaysia
Malaysia is all set to use biometric system on foreigners entering the country from next month, the Immigration Department has informed.
The line of debate
[This article was published in the May 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
While government aims to assign unique numbers to a billion plus population for providing a portable identity and eliminating of ghosts from databases, it has spurred a public debate on the potential misuse of UID leading to infringement of individual privacy and liberty and data security
Safe State?
[This article was published in the April 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Technology has to be fused with people, intelligence and processes to create security architecture. A layered architecture will add more value in enhancing security measures
Biometric Identification for Tourists in Malaysia
From 1 June 2011 onwards, foreigners entering Malaysia will have their thumbprints taken under a biometric system. Covering all 96 entry points, this security effort is meant to register and monitor foreigners from their arrival until departure, informed Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Goa Roads to be Monitored by Surveillance cameras
In a bid to make Goa “terror ready”, all major roads will soon be monitored by unmanned surveillance cameras, according to the Economic Survey tabled in the State Assembly recently.
Karnataka To Get UID In All Districts
The Karnataka government has now extended the Unique Identification (UID) number project Aadhaar to the remaining 28 districts of the state following its successful implementation in Tumkur and Mysore districts
