गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Price hike increases by two-folds: UML general secretary Pokhrel Politics Price hike increases by two-folds: UML general secretary Pokhrel KathmanduPati July 05, 2022 File Photo KATHMANDU – CPN (UML) general secretary Shankar Pokhrel has expressed worry over the country’s deteriorating economy. Addressing a news conference organised by Press Chautari Kailali in Attariya today, he said the price of essential commodities has nearly doubled now than what was during the reign of the previous UML-led government and it has hit the people hard. The UML general secretary also commented that it was inappropriate to tweak the tax rate in the budget. He was referring to the allegations that the tax rates were altered at the behest of some unauthorized persons on the eve of the presentation of the budget for fiscal year 2022/23 in the federal Parliament. Write your comments RELATED NEWS RSP to hold first convention as statute changes take focus Government forms task force to resolve long-running Pathibhara cable car… CIAA summons former foreign minister in passport printing probe Minister informs HoR, Rs 88.33 billion budget allocated for Intensive… Education, sports sector in government’s top priority: Education Minister Pokharel UML Unveils ‘Mission Awakening’ to Mobilize Cadres for Local and… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 “Ranju Darshana: Government has been using superiority approach to handling pandemic” Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation