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 Parties urge to convene federal parliament session Chinese envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal President Paudel insists on developing Chundiramgha as literary hub Amid rumors of providing uranium to the United States, Chinese… Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector Two including former Minister Pandey arrested over public procurement irregularities Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Indian intelligence agency RAW’s chief Goel arrives in Nepal Pro monarchy group holds motorcycle rallies demanding reinstatement of ex-king Gyanendra Shah (With Photos) Bhaktapur Hospital operates ICU service after 116 years since establishment Novak Djokovic disqualified from the US Open for hitting line judge