101-year-old Laxman Tamang of Teliya village, Chhatharjorpati rural municipality-4, has passed away.

Tamang, known as the centenarian, was born in Teliya, Dhankuta in 1981 BS. Tamang was also the chairman of the former Teliya VDC Ward No. 1 from 2039 to 2043 BS. He used to talk about his experience of voting in more than 15 elections. Tamang's wife, who was the guardian of 6 children, passed away a few years ago, local Yogendra Prasad Ghimire informed.

Tamang, known as Jhankri 'Ba' among the locals, passed away at home last night, local Pradeep Ojha informed. Tamang, who had earned a reputation for Jharphuk and traditional medicine, had been incapacitated for a few months and was confined to his home.