Four new ministers sworn in by president


Photo – Sujan Gurung/TRN

President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to four newly appointed ministers at the president’s residence on Monday.

Four ministers sworn in were Jeevan Ram Shrestha as the minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Metmani Chaudhary as the Minister for Urban Development, Bhawani Prasad Khapung as the Minister for Health and Population and Sher Bahadur Kunwar as the Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security.

Likewise, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hira Chandra KC the State minister for Health and Population ministry.Vice president Nanda Bahadur Pun, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Speaker Agni Sapkota among others were presented in the sworn-in ceremony.

All ministers will assume office today.

Source : TRN,