New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to social reformer Sant Sewalal Maharaj on his birth anniversary and said his inspiring life will always guide the people of the country.

"Hundreds of salutations to the great social reformer Shri Sant Sewalal Maharaj on his birth anniversary. By spreading the message of truth, non-violence, and high moral values, he instilled new consciousness in society," Modi said in a post in Hindi on X.

"His inspiring life will always guide the people of our country. Jai Sewalal!" the prime minister added.

Sant Sevalal Maharaj was born on February 15, 1739 at Surgondankoppa in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. He is considered a social reformer and spiritual teacher of the Banjara community.

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Mangaluru: To clear extra passenger rush during the Vishu festival, the Southern Railway has announced special train services between Mangaluru Central and Chennai Egmore.

According to an official release, Train No. 06126 Mangaluru Central-Chennai Egmore Special will depart Mangaluru Central at 4:00 pm on April 6 and 13, reaching Chennai Egmore at 10:30 a.m the next day.

In the return direction, Train No. 06125 Chennai Egmore-Mangaluru Central Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 2:00 pm on April 7 and 14 and arrive at Mangaluru Central at 6:50 am the following day.

The train will have two AC two-tier, eight AC three-tier, six sleeper class, four general second class coaches, one Divyangjan-friendly coach, and one luggage-cum-brake van.

In a seperate announcement, the southern railway also announced special service between between Bengaluru Cantonment and Dr. MGR Chennai Central to manage the extra rush of passengers.

Train No. 06545 will depart from Bengaluru Cantonment at 08:05 am on Thursday, 9th April and is scheduled to reach Chennai Central at 3:00 pm on the same day. The return service, Train No. 06546, will leave Chennai Central at 4:45 pm on the same day and reach Bengaluru Cantonment at 11:00 pm.