Prime Minster and Defence Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Monday administered the oath of secrecy to Madan Prasad Aryal, Secretary of the newly formed National Defence Council (NDC) secretariat, the Defence Ministry said. Aryal is also Defence Secretary.

Chief of Staff Gen. Prajwalla SJB Rana was present on the occasion. The King mobilizes the army on the recommendation of the Council consisting of the Prime Minister, Defence Minister and the Chief of the Army Staff. nepalnews.com br July 29