17 July 2014 Current Affairs
B Ashok Took Charge As Chairman of IOCL
B Ashok took charge as Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). He was to succeed R S Butola who retired from service on 31 May 2014 on attaining superannuation age of 60 years. Since a full-time chairman was not appointed in time, R K Malhotra, Director (R&D) and senior most Director on IOC board, was given additional charge. Malhotra retired in June 2014 and A M K Sinha, Director (Planning and Business Development) was given the additional charge.
Om Prakash Kohli Sworn In As Gujarat Governor
Om Prakash Kohli took oath of office as Governor of Gujarat.He succeeded Kamla Beniwal who was transferred to Mizoram by the President of India. His oath of the office and secrecy was administered by Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court Bhaskar Bhattacharya. He was appointed as the Governor of Gujarat by the President on 14 July 2014 along with new governors for Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Nagaland.