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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
HC pulls up CBFC for delay in certifying film on Yogi Adityanath
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over its delay in certifying Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, a film purportedly based on Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's life. The court also took note of the fact that the film draws from a published book that has been in the public domain for years without incident. HC pulls up CBFC for delay in certifying film on Yogi Adityanath A division bench of justices Revati Mohite Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale was hearing a petition filed by the film's producers, Samrat Cinematics India Pvt Ltd, challenging the CBFC's refusal to certify the movie. The film is said to be inspired by Shantanu Gupta's 2017 biography of Adityanath, The Monk Who Became Chief Minister. The court issued a notice to the CBFC and directed it to respond by Friday. The petitioners told the court that they first applied for certification on June 5. Under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, the board is required to process such applications within a week and schedule a screening within the next 15 days. However, more than a month had passed without any communication, they said. Calling the delay 'arbitrary, unreasonable, and unexplained,' the producers alleged that the CBFC had stalled the process deliberately, despite the film being slated for release on August 1 across over 1,500 cinema halls. They also said they reapplied under the board's 'priority scheme,' paying three times the usual fee, and were given a screening date of July 7—which was later cancelled without any explanation. The producers further alleged that the CBFC had asked them to procure a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's office (CMO)—a demand they termed 'erroneous and extraneous,' citing no such requirement in the certification rules. 'It is a matter of record that the book which forms the foundation of the film has been officially endorsed by the CMO,' the petition said, adding that the film was a 'truthful, respectful, and inspiring portrayal' of a public figure. The court observed that the censor board could not sit indefinitely on an application, especially after charging priority fees. 'The application has to be decided. You cannot just sit on it,' the bench said. Notably, a similar petition had been disposed of on July 17, after the CBFC told the court that it would take a decision on certification within two days. The producers have now returned to court, alleging continued inaction and seeking relief ahead of the film's scheduled release.
India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
First Private Railway Station in UP: Train movement, passenger security, and ticket sales will remain under... station to be operated by...,name is..
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a massive transformation in the last 10 years under the Yogi Adityanath government. The state government has introduced a series of measures to make life more convenient and comfortable for the people. The increasing connectivity across Uttar Pradesh with the opening of new expressways and construction and expansion of new and existing roads have boosted the development of the state on multiple fronts. Not only industrial areas, residential buildings and commercial centres, but also big infrastructure projects such as Film City, Jewar Airport, Medical Device Park, Logistics Park, Fintech City, IT City and Data Centre Park are also coming up on both sides of these expressways. Continuing with the growth trajectory, Lucknow is set to witness a historic transformation in the world of Indian Railways. Gomtinagar Railway Station is set to become the first 'private' railway station in Uttar Pradesh and the entire Northeast Railway zone. This significant development marks a major step toward modernization and privatization of the country's extensive railway network. Gomtinagar Railway Station: All You Need To Know Gomtinagar Railway Station will operate under a hybrid management model. The train movement, passenger security, and ticket sales will remain under the control of Indian Railways Other passenger services and station management responsibilities will be handed over to private companies. The privatization of Gomtinagar Railway Station is being viewed as a pilot project for similar initiatives across India. If successful, this model could pave the way for other stations to adopt private management Benefits of Private Railway Station: Modern waiting lounges & digital information displays will be there Improved cleanliness & maintenance standards Enhanced food, shopping, and comfort facilities Better crowd management during rush hours This move reflects the government's larger vision of bringing in private investment to revamp India's transportation hubs, making them cleaner, safer, and more passenger-friendly.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Fresh tourism policy on anvil for investment, economic growth in UP
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for promoting different forms of tourism such as heritage, rural, religious, and fort tourism Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article Uttar Pradesh is planning a new tourism policy aimed at boosting private investment, creating local jobs, and accelerating economic growth, in line with its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh has directed officials to chart a revised roadmap on the lines of peer state Rajasthan. The department will identify key tourism sites and introduce countryside homestays in villages reflecting tribal cultures such as 'Tharu'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for promoting different forms of tourism such as heritage, rural, religious, and fort tourism. UP topped the national tourism chart in both 2023
