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The government has successfully vaccinated 93 percent of the target group against Covid-19.

Out of the total population over 18 years of age, 18,498,160 people have been given at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

Similarly, the number of people who have been fully vaccinated is 16,184,858. This is 81.2 percent of the total target population. In addition, 3,118,785 (91 percent) people in the age group of 12-17 years have been vaccinated for the first time. The number of people fully vaccinated under 18 years of age is 2,311,998 (67 percent).

According to the ministry, a total of 39,223,941 vaccines have been provided to all age groups till March 18. Out of which 18,695,826 first dose, 18,698,595 second dose and 1,829,520 quantity booster dose has been provided.

The Government of Nepal has been providing Vero Cell, Covishield, AstraZeneca, Modern, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The government had received a total of 47,882,800 doses of vaccine including grant assistance and procurement.

There are currently 3,996 active cases of Covid-19 in Nepal. A total of 1,118,180 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Nepal since the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. The virus has killed 11,950 people so far.

The Government of Nepal has set a target of vaccinating all those above 18 years of age against Covid-19 by mid-April 2021. Only seven percent of the population needs to be vaccinated to achieve the goal of '100 percent vaccination'. Under the age group of 18, only nine percent of the population is left to receive the both doses of vaccine. RSS

Singer Prakash Saput has removed the scene of a female combatant shown indulging in prostitution from the song 'Pir' after widespread criticism. He uploaded a new video of the song to YouTube on Saturday evening.

Singer Saput has clarified that he removed the video after he felt that the particular scene in the video song would remain as a thorn in the video that would remain as an archive on social media. He also said that song Pir has not only been successful but has also been an eye opener in many senses.

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"While making creations based on the facts, it is important to keep in mind the views of the Nepali audience, listeners, the group/community and the society as a whole," said Saput. He also said that the particular scene and character had actually overshadowed other beauty of the song and video.

The new video has been 're-uploaded' by editing the scene.

Singer Saput has also requested all sides concerned not to further politicize and exaggerate in the context of the new song. RSS

Two persons died in separate incidents in Mahottari district on Saturday.

Suman Thakur (18) of Mukhiyapatti Musarniya-3, Dhanusha died while swimming in a pond at Matihani Municipality-7.

Thakur, who fell unconscious while swimming, was rescued from the pong and rushed to the District Hospital in Jaleshwor where he breathed his last during the course of treatment, the District Police Office, Mahottari said.

Similarly, Rahup Sah (50) died of electric shock at Bairiya in Samsi Rural Municipaltiy-3 of Mahottari.

Sah, who was injured in the incident, died on the way to a hospital, the District Hospital, Mahottari said.

DSP Prakash Bista said that they are looking into both cases.

The United Nations has released the World Happiness Report.

According to the report released on Friday, Nepal is ranked 85th in South Asian countries, which is the best ranking in the region. Bangladesh is ranked 99th and Pakistan 103rd while Sri Lanka is 126th, India is ranked 136th in the list of countries in South Asia.

According to the list, neighbouring China is ranked 82nd, three places above Nepal. The report portrays Afghanistan as the unhappiest country in the world in the 146th position.

Meanwhile, Finland has been listed as the happiest country this year as well. The country has been on the list of happiest nations for five consecutive years.

Finland is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Israel, New Zealand and Austria in the list as the happiest nations. RSS