Phone use during teaching banned

The School Education Department has taken strict notice of teachers using mobile phones while teaching.

The use of mobile phones during the teaching process has been prohibited. According to the Education Department, the use of mobile phones disrupts the educational process, however, usage will be permitted in cases of genuine official necessity or emergencies.

The Education Department has directed school heads to ensure strict compliance with these instructions, and the teaching process will be closely monitored.

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