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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Arunachal's Kabak Yano summits Mt Elbrus, guv congratulates her
1 2 3 4 Itanagar: Mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh has summited Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia and Europe, standing 18,510 feet above sea level. Yano successfully reached the summit on Saturday at 5.20am (Russian time). Mount Elbrus, located in the Caucasus Mountains of southwestern Russia near the Georgian border, is a dormant stratovolcano. It is the highest peak in Europe and also the highest volcano in Eurasia. Elbrus ranks among the 10 most prominent peaks in the world. Climbing Elbrus is considered one of the significant milestones of the Seven Summits challenge, which involves scaling the tallest mountain on each continent. Governor KT Parnaik has congratulated Yano for her achievement. Parnaik, who had earlier flagged off Yano for her Seven Summits challenge on July 28, expressed pride in her determination that she will complete the mission successfully. On Aug 5, Yano climbed Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895 metre) in Tanzania. "Her extraordinary feat reflects the true 'Spirit of Arunachal' and will serve as a powerful source of inspiration, particularly for young girls, to embrace challenges with courage and resilience," Parnaik said. 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.
Hans India
21 hours ago
- Hans India
Arunachal Pradesh Governor hails Kabak Yano for scaling Mt Elbrus, highest peak in Russia, Europe
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Sunday congratulated Kabak Yano for her remarkable achievement of summiting Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia and Europe. A Raj Bhavan official said that she successfully reached the summit on August 16 at 5.20 a.m. (Russian time). The Governor, who had earlier flagged off Yano for her Seven Summits Challenge, expressed pride in her determination and confidence that she would complete the mission successfully. Lt. General Parnaik (Retd) said that her extraordinary feat reflects the true 'Spirit of Arunachal' and would serve as a powerful source of inspiration, particularly for young girls, to embrace challenges with courage and resilience. The official said that Mount Elbrus, located in the Caucasus Mountains of southwestern Russia near the Georgian border, is a dormant stratovolcano standing 18,510 feet above sea level. It is the highest peak in Europe and also the highest volcano in Eurasia, and ranks among the ten most prominent peaks in the world. Climbing Elbrus is considered one of the significant milestones of the Seven Summits Challenge, which involves scaling the tallest mountain on each continent. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old climber Yano on August 4 successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and one of the renowned Seven Summits of the world. The Raj Bhavan official had said that towering at 5,895 metres (19,340 feet), the iconic snow-capped volcano in Tanzania is the tallest peak on the African continent. It is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Born on September 5, 1999, in Arunachal Pradesh, Kabak Yano, a woman climber from the northeastern state, has etched her name in history by summiting Mount Everest on May 21, 2024. She began her Everest expedition in March 2024, departing for Kathmandu on March 27. She reached base camp on April 17 after weeks of preparation, and summited Everest on May 21 (2024). With this remarkable achievement, she became the fifth woman climber from Arunachal Pradesh and the first woman from the Nyishi Community to achieve such a feat.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Arunachalee mountaineer summits Mt Elbrus, highest peak in Europe
Itanagar, Kabak Yano , a mountaineer of Arunachal Pradesh , climbed Mt Elbrus , the highest peak in Europe . Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency Yano successfully reached the summit, also the highest peak in Russia, at 5:20 am (local time) on August 16. Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik has congratulated Yano for her achievement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This new air conditioner cools down a room in just seconds News of the Discovery Undo Located in the Caucasus mountains of southwestern Russia, Mt Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano standing 18,510 feet above sea level. Climbing Elbrus is one of the milestones of her 7 summits challenge, which involves scaling the tallest mountain on each continent. Live Events The governor, who had flagged off Yano for her 7 summits challenge on July 28, expressed pride in her determination and confidence that she will complete the mission successfully. "Her extraordinary feat reflects the true 'Spirit of Arunachal' and will serve as a powerful source of inspiration, particularly for young girls, to embrace challenges with courage and resilience," he said in a message. PTI
