Office-bearers elected to Kaveri Jalamula Samrakshana Vedike

Social activist Pulinjana Poovaiah has been elected as the president of Kaveri Jalamula Samrakshana Vedike.

During a meeting held at a private hotel on Sunday, Poovaiah was elected unanimously. The other office-bearers are, Padikal Kusumavati - vice president, Narayanaswamy Naidu - secretary, Gopi Chinnappa, T L Srinivas and T Krishnachaitanya - honourary advisors.

Environment enthusiasts present on the occasion said that the Vedike should make a representation to the government regarding the pollution of the Keerehole stream.

Residents are releasing sewage directly to the stream. A letter should be written to the Pollution Control Board, they said.

Saplings should be planted on the banks of the stream, they added.