The Mahamayee Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Brahmapur, has banned use of smart phones by the students in the campus.
A notice issued by the Principal stated that the students are not allowed to bring smart phone to the college campus from July 30.
With the new law in force, the security guards and lecturers of the college carried out checking of the students in front of the main gate on Friday. The students, who brought smart phones, were warned of not carrying those to the college from Saturday. However, they are allowed to use mobile phones with key pad in the campus.
Principal Dr S Narayan Rao said, "Many girl students were found bringing smart phones to the college and watching objectionable videos during study hours. Since the misuse of smart phone was polluting the campus atmosphere, it was banned. But the students are allowed to carry mobile phones with key pads to the college.”