Mobile phones banned in schools

Calcutta News.Net
Wednesday 16th July, 2008

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The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the use of mobile phones in all schools, it was announced Wednesday.

The ban orders issued Tuesday will apply to both students and teachers. It will be effective in class room, common room, auditorium, practical room and playground.

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