just as you said, there is a need for an upgraded ANN thread since this current one doesn't meet up to the standard desired any more due to load ls of progress and development with the project.
The ANN has been updated a few days ago, we have now latest information.
Regarding the progress of the project, different department is working in different sections. We are making progress but none if it is now much visible now. Hopefully in the near future we will see a good affect.