Dharamshala, Feb. 6 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools across Himachal Pradesh, effective from March 1.

The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 69th National School Games Under-19 Girls Handball Tournament held at Ghumarwin, in Bilaspur district. Addressing the gathering, the CM emphasised that the state government is committed to provide world-class education that would enable local students to compete on a global stage.

Under the new regulations, students will no longer be permitted to bring mobile devices in the school premises. The CM detailed strict enforcement measures, stating that any stud...