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 Election Police to bid farewell tomorrow : certificates to be… The upcoming government will amend the Drug Act as necessary:… Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100… Govt declares three-day public holiday of election Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal6 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case 8,848.86 meters is now the new official height of world’s highest peak Mount Everest Nepali Baba passes away Tikapur carnage: High Court seconds district court’s verdict on Reshamlal Chaudhary Five political parties in Syangja stand against Kaligandaki-Tinau Diversion Project China denies territorial dispute with Nepal amidst accusation of Chinese construction in Lapcha