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Construction halted at J'khand 'Queen of Hills'
The New Indian Express Kochi
|March 16, 2026
ALL construction activities have been put on halt in Netarhat, popularly known as the ‘Queen of Hills’ in Jharkhand.
The development took place following a report published in ‘The New Indian Express’ on November 29, highlighting the rapid and unchecked construction activities in Netarhat, which threatens the region’s fragile ecosystem. The authorities have initiated action against those involved in the constr uctions. Notably, Netarhat is an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ), which falls within the buffer zone of the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR).
According to a Gazette notification issued by the Government of India in 2019, construction of any new commercial hotels or resorts in Netarhat is completely prohibited, existing hotels cannot be expanded, and only local residents may build houses for personal use.
This story is from the March 16, 2026 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.
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