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 Bagamati province government mourns deaths of 18 in Saurya plane… Party’s exit from government marked by strides in good governance:… 18 people dead in Saurya Airlines air crash in Kathmandu Chief Minister, seven ministers of Lumbini provincial government take oath Border-related issues will be resolved through diplomatic channel: PM Oli Government aspires for economic boom: DPM Singh Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Asheem Man Singh Basnyat: We can evolve as a company to better suit a post-covid world Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops