KATHMANDU: Newly-appointed Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe assumed her office on Monday.

She assumed her office in Singha Dubar after taking an oath of office and secrecy from President Bidya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas, the President Office.

Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal has been discharging the duties of Law Ministry after Samajwadi Party quit the portfolio.