Nepal’s four newly-appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday at a ceremony held at the presidential office, Sheetal Niwas. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to former Justice Anil Kumar Sinha, National Innovation Centre founder Mahabir Pun, journalist Jagdish Kharel and expert Madan Pariyar. With the inclusion of four new ministers, the strength of the Prime Minister Sushila Karki-led Council of Ministers has reached eight. The Prime Minister has kept several important portfolios with her. Sinha is the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, while Kharel is the Minister for Communication and Information Technology. Pariyar is the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, while Pun is the Minister for Education and Science.