CM pays obeisance to Makhanlal Chaturvedi
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid obeisance to Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi, a litterateur and a pillar in the field of journalism who took an active part in the freedom movement, on his birth anniversary.Chouhan paid floral tributes to the portrait of Pt. Chaturvedi in the Chief Minister's residence hall and paid homage to him and remembered his contribution. It is noteworthy that Madhya Pradesh government started the National University of Journalism in Bhopal 31 years ago in the name of Pt. Makhanlal Chaturvedi.
Cm plants Karanj sapling in Smart garden
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted Karanj sapling in the Smart Garden on Sunday morning. Chouhan has appealed to the common people to increase greenery by planting saplings. Bhopal Collector Avinash Lavania was also present on the occasion.Karanj has also important medical usages. Besides, Karanj plant is also used in religious works. Talking about its major medicinal properties, it is used in the treatment of leprosy, healing wounds quickly, relieving inflammation, curing phlegm and vata. A paste prepared by grinding the bark of its plant and applying it to the place of leprosy and wound is helpful. Its oil is used to relieve worm infestation. Karanj is also beneficial in diabetes, hemorrhoids, dental problems. Its wood is also used as a toothbrush. Its species include Karanj, Kat Karanj and Chirbilv.