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Time of India
19 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Bhagalpur woman, 120, stirs debate over world's oldest person claim
1 2 Bhagalpur: A frail woman from Bhagalpur is shaking up global age records. Asha Devi, born on Jan 1, 1905 — if her voter ID is to be believed — is listed as 120 years old in the draft electoral rolls published by the Election Commission of India. Her astonishing age came to light during the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list. Booth level officer Farzana Khatoon verified her details at booth number 292, Middle School Feku Tola (north part) and the electoral registration officer confirmed the entry. In official records, she is the wife of late Chalitar Mandal and a resident of Srimatpur Kali Prasad village under the Pirpainti (SC) assembly constituency. Before her name surfaced, 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka of Japan, born on May 23, 1908, was recognised as the world's oldest living woman and person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera. Itooka's age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group and confirmed by Guinness World Records. Asha Devi's claim, however, remains unverified beyond voter list documentation and Bhagalpur DM Nawal Kishor Choudhary's statement. On Wednesday, the DM said he had verified Asha Devi's Aadhaar card, which records her date of birth as Jan 1, 1905. Her appearance in the electoral rolls ignited an online stir after a social media post alleged she had become a voter for the first time at 120 — a claim she rejects outright. "Sabhhay din vote delo chhiye (I have been voting for a long time)," she said in Angika language. Asha Devi attributed her longevity to a simple, stress-free life and frugal eating. Her daily routine includes 'sattu' — roasted gram flour mixed with water and a pinch of rock salt — and a diet dominated by goat's milk and 'roti'. "She took to goat milk in her early days," said panchayat member Md Kabil Hussain, citing her family's account. Widowed in 1995, when her husband died at the age of 90, she has led her family for three decades. She had five sons — three of whom have passed away — and two daughters, along with 13 grandsons, nine granddaughters and several great-grandchildren. Though her children live separately, they remain closely connected and care for her. Her mind remains alert and most of her teeth are original, something she credits to brushing with a neem twig. "That's the secret to her teeth and gum health," Hussain said. She draws a monthly pension of Rs 1,100 under the Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana. "Khoob jiyo… khoob jiyo dher din," she blessed CM Nitish Kumar and the state govt, thankful for the recent hike from Rs 400. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Outfit wants 5 languages in regional list
Ranchi: A delegation of Akhil Bhartiya Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili and Angika Manch submitted a memorandum to governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar seeking inclusion of five languages as regional languages in the state govt's employment policy. The outfit claimed that Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika and Bhumij were among the 17 which were recognized as second languages notified by the state govt in 2018 but were ignored in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission's rules which were notified in March 2023. "Governor assured that he would send a letter in this regard to the CM and request him to study it. He also asked the delegation to meet the CM in this regard," state RJD secretary Kailash Yadav, who was a part of the delegation, said.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt misguided on language issue in JTET, says forum
Ranchi: Akhil Bhartiya Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika Manch on Sunday alleged that a few political leaders and officials were misguiding the govt to have a step motherly attitude towards the four languages. Notably, the manch has expressed resentment over exclusion of the languages in Jharkhand's Teacher's Eligibility Test adding that the state govt should reconsider its decision. RJD spokesperson Kailash Yadav stated that during a meeting held in Harmu the manch reiterated its demand for inclusion of the four languages in the employment policy. He said that the manch has decided to extend its activities in the state adding that region wise in-charges would be appointed. The organization would also conduct mass awareness programme from the district to state levels on its issues, he said. Yadav added that speakers emphasized on unity among people for persuading the state govt to give recognition to Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika and include them as second languages.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manch stir over exclusion of languages in teachers' exam
Ranchi: All India Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili and Angika Manch on Sunday has expressed resentment over exclusion of their languages in the Jharkhand Teacher's Eligibility Test adding that the state govt should reconsider its decision. During a meeting held in Ranchi, the manch members said that out of the 17 state recognized languages the govt has included only 12 for the test and ignored Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika and Bhumij, which is wrong. Chairing the meeting, RJD state general secretary Kailash Yadav claimed that a large section of the state's population is aggrieved due to the language dispute created by the state govt. Yadav added, "The entire population in Palamu and Garhwa speak Bhojpuri while Angika is spoken in Godda, Sahibganj, Deoghar and other places. Several people in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Koderma, Chatra and Hazaribag speak Maghi."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Several languages on verge of extinction due to climate change
Patna: Climate change has not only impacted the lives of human beings but has also contributed to the decline and extinction of several of their indigenous languages. Several indigenous languages of Bihar are either on the verge of extinction or have become 'endangered' principally due to climate change. According to a study conducted by Devina Krishna, a teacher at Patna Women's College, climate change and environmental degradation have led to language loss in various parts of the state over the years. The study entitled 'An analysis of vulnerable languages of Bihar from ecological linguistic perspective' has been published in a recent issue of an international journal 'Jurnal Gramatika'. The study indicates that some 197 languages are in various stages of endangerment in our country. In Bihar, a number of languages, including Angika, Bajjika, Surajpuri, and Tharu, are facing various levels of endangerment. As the state is plagued by recurrent calamities like floods, droughts, cyclones, lightning strikes and earthquakes, its linguistic fabric grapples with formidable challenges. These environmental adversities not only imperil human lives but also jeopardize the survival of indigenous languages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo With 76% of the population of North Bihar living under the recurring threat of floods, including loss of human lives, livestock and assets worth crores of rupees, the state has been witnessing the disappearance of languages like Angika and Bajjika which are spoken by the affected communities, creating a linguistic ecological crisis. Frequent flooding and erratic rainfall patterns affect agriculture, human health and the environment. These factors have been affecting local farmers who are migrating to urban areas. The young generation of Angika and Bajjika have moved to places out of their native regions and they prefer to speak Hindi and English instead of their native languages. Most of them are moving out of their belts due to extremes of climatic conditions. In addition to Bajjika and Angika, languages like Tharu and Surjapuri are also facing extinction. Tharu-speaking communities are vulnerable to climate change with increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns. Climate change has reduced crop yields leading to economic pressures and their ability to maintain traditional practices and language. Kishanganj, the chief Surjapuri-speaking belt experiences alternations in rainfall patterns, increased heat waves and deforestation. The study further points out that with the loss of language, traditional knowledge is also lost. The essence of folk songs has been completely lost due to the disappearance of indigenous languages. Words like 'chiriya' (bird) and 'gacch' (tree) in Angika are less commonly used as climate change is contributing to the loss of environmental vocabulary, it adds.
