Srinagar, Feb. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has set the ball rolling for the selection of next principal of Government Medical College, Srinagar.

An official in Government Medical College, Srinagar said that the process for appointing new principal for the medical college will be completed within a month as Professor Parvez Ahmad Shah's term is ending on February 28.

The official said six candidates are being considered for the post. They include Dr Parvez Ahmad Shah, Dr Samia Rashid, Dr Showkat Jeelani, Dr Tanveer Masood and Dr Tariq Qureshi. Though Dr Parvez's term is ending, he is being considered for the extension.

Principal Secretary to Government, health and medical education department, Atal Dulloo said the establishment cum...