Child death forces India to recall measles vaccine

The Ministry of Heath and Family Welfare in India has recalled over four million doses of a measles vaccine supplied by a south Indian drug manufacturer—Indian Immunologicals Limited—after four children died following inoculation with the drug.
The Ministry has directed all state governments to stop use of the vaccine until further orders, besides halting further supplies [...]

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India releases cyclone management guidelines

: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India on Thursday released a guideline for management of cyclones aimed at helping various ministries and departments in the centre and the state to prepare flood management plans and minimise loss of life and property.
The guideline also reccomended an exclusive eco-system monitoring network to study the impact [...]

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Microsoft’s e-Gov platform is now available

Microsoft announced the worldwide availability of its Citizen Service Platform (CSP), designed to help governments of all sizes more responsively deliver services to citizens via the Internet.
It also facilitates easier interaction with citizens, streamlines processes and, as a result, saves time and taxpayer money, the company stated.
The new platform will be available to customers along [...]

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Microsoft’s e-Gov platform is now available

Microsoft announced the worldwide availability of its Citizen Service Platform (CSP), designed to help governments of all sizes more responsively deliver services to citizens via the Internet.
It also facilitates easier interaction with citizens, streamlines processes and, as a result, saves time and taxpayer money, the company stated.
The new platform will be available to customers along [...]

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India to prepare NPR with 2011 Census

After the successful completion of pilot project on identity card, the Government of India is planning to prepare the National Population Register (NPR) with the 2011 Census. It will have specified characteristics of each individual, including photograph and finger biometrics.
Inaugurating the two day Data Users Conference for the 2011 Census here today, organised by the [...]

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Slovenia launches eDemocracy service

The Government of Slovenia has launched an eDemocracy service that offers the public the opportunity to influence changes in existing legislation, by contributing their suggestions, comments and opinions.
The service, given under national government portal ‘eUprava’, will allow citizens to follow closely the preparation and adoption of regulations, and co-operate in the elimination of administrative barriers, [...]

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Austria launches e-auction website

The Government of Austria has launched a website ‘e-Auktin’ to help boroughs—administrative divisions—put their building, supply and service needs up for electronic auction. It also permits further bargaining before a contract is signed.
According to an ePractice report, the new website is set to revolutionise local authority procurement and cut costs, while facilitating average savings of [...]

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India executes 1st phase of smart ID cards

The first phase of the implementation of the pilot project on Multi-purpose National Identity Cards (MNIC) has been completed on March 31, 2008.
In a written communication to the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Home Affairs Shakeel Ahmad said that more than 12 lakh identity (smart) cards have been issued to those of 18 [...]

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New regulation for medical devices industry likely

The Government of India is in the process of creating a new and better regulatory structure for the medical devices industry as part of its effort towards achieving quality healthcare for all.
Announcing this at the Medical Technology Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Health and Family [...]

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New regulation for medical devices industry likely

The Government of India is in the process of creating a new and better regulatory structure for the medical devices industry as part of its effort towards achieving quality healthcare for all.
Announcing this at the Medical Technology Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Health and Family [...]

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