SSB constable becomes fifth Arunachalee to scale Mt Everest

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 15:12

Anshu Jamsenpa, a mother of two, who scaled the mountain peak for the third time in May, became the fifth person from the state to achieve such a feat.

Bachendri Pal recieves Virangana Lakshmibai Rashtriya Samman

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 20:25

Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to scale Mt Everest, has been conferred with `Virangana Lakshmibai Rashtriya Samman` by the Madhya Pradesh government for her contribution in women`s upliftment in the country.

Arunima requests UP govt to help set up sports academy

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 16:03

Arunima Sinha, who achieved a world record feat of becoming the first woman amputee to scale Mt. Everest, wants to set up a multi-facility sports academy for physically challenged athletes.

I just want respect as an ex-volleyball player: Arunima

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 20:17

Former national level volleyball player, Arunima Sinha who recently became the first woman amputee to conquer Mt. Everest, on Friday choose to ignore the Volleyball Federation of India`s indifference towards her, saying she just wanted "respect".

Woman from Bengal climbs Mt Everest

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 19:47

Woman mountaineer Chanda Gayen has successfully scaled the Mt Everest on 18 May becoming the third woman from West Bengal to achieve the feat.

Woman mountaineer from Bengal climbs Mt Everest

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 18:29

Woman mountaineer Chanda Gayen has successfully scaled the Mt Everest on Saturday, becoming the third woman from West Bengal to achieve the feat.

Double whammy for Pune mountaineers

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 18:52

A team of mountaineers from Pune conquered the world`s tallest peak Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse, the world`s fourth highest, early Friday, an official said.

SSB men flagged off for 1st Mt everest expedition

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 14:58

A 10-member contingent of border guarding force SSB was Tuesday flagged off to conquer the world`s tallest peak Mount Everest.

Nepalese women set to conquer highest peaks in 7 continents

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 18:21

Seven young Nepalese women, who have embarked on adventurous mission to conquer highest peaks in world`s 7 continents, will set feet on fourth peak, Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) of South Africa.

NASA wrongly identifies Mt Everest in India

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 16:34

NASA has admitted that it has mistaken a peak in India to be the world’s highest mountain Mount Everest, which straddles Nepal and China.

Chinese firm provides 3G network at Mt Everest base in Tibet

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 14:36

Mountaineers attempting to scale the world`s highest peak Mount Everest from Tibet will now be able to make video calls with their mobile phones.

Arunachal Guv lauds team for conquering Everest

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 13:26

Pradesh Governor Gen (Ret) JJ Singh has congratulated the team of eight Army officers for conquering the world`s highest peak Mt Everest under the leadership of Col Ajay Kothiyal.