NEPAL: Over 2,500 people, including lawmakers, students and Buddhist monks, attempted to set a new world record for the largest tree hug to mark the World Environment Day here in the Nepalese capital yesterday. “Our goal is to set a new world record and at the same time spread the message about conservation of trees,” said Thaneswor Guragai, coordinator of the event organised at National Martyrs and Peace Park in Gokarna on the outskirts of Kathmandu.

People from different sections of the Nepalese population, including students and Buddhist monks, participated in the event. PICS/AFP