SMS alerts for train delays, water vending machines on anvil

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 15:03

Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha, while replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, indicated that SMS service on train delays is under consideration.

Farmers to get free SMS on extreme weather conditions

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 19:06

The government on Thursday launched a free SMS service called 'Nowcast' to provide alerts on extreme weather conditions like hailstorm every three hours to over one crore registered farmers on their mobile phones.

J&K govt launches SMS service for farmers

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 20:34

On the occasion of Kissan Divas, Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday launched an SMS portal mobile service for farmers which will provide necessary time specific and region specific information.

Wikipedia initiates `article-on-SMS` service

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 21:00

Wikipedia has reportedly initiated ` article-on-SMS` service, in which articles will be sent via text messages, and the service is aimed primarily at African users.

Wikipedia initiates 'article-on-SMS' service aimed primarily at African users

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 18:04

The online encyclopedia site, in partnership with Airtel, will offer the free initiative, called Wikipedia Zero, which is currently being tested in Kenya.

Innoz touches one billion mark on SMS queries

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 17:53

Innoz's 55444, also known as SMSGyan, is an offline search engine that allows users to search the web by sending an SMS.

Google rolls out free SMS service via Gmail in India

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 09:49

Here is some good news for all those in India who love to chat. Internet search giant Google has rolled out a free SMS chat service for its Gmail and paid email service Google Apps customers in India.

Freedom from unsolicited SMS in 6 weeks: Sibal

Last Updated: Friday, August 19, 2011, 13:36

Millions of mobile phone users will be able to get rid of the menace of unsolicited text messages (SMS) in six weeks when DND (do not disturb) number 1909 becomes operational, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday.