Chandigarh, May 21 -- Haryana government on Wednesday issued directions barring the government teachers from carrying mobile phones into the classrooms. It also announced summer vacations in schools from May 25 to June 30.

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini.

In a statement, the state government said that in order to make the teaching system more effective, the CM, on the suggestion of the education minister Mahipal Dhanda, directed that teachers will not carry mobile phones into classrooms. The phones will remain deposited in the principal's office and there will be complete restriction its use during teaching hours. This step, the government said, will ensure that studies are not affect...