Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has administered the oath of office and secrecy to Surendra Labh Karna, the newly-appointed Province Chief of the Madhes Province, at a special ceremony organized at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas today.

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, ministers, and the heads and officials of constitutional bodies were present on the occasion.

The meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday recommended to the President the name of Karna of Dhanusha for appointment as the Chief of Madhes Province.