Fazl Ali College observed its 64th Foundation Day on 08 September at FAC Auditorium by organising a formal programme to commemorate the day.
Dr. Lanurenla, Associate Professor & Head of the Department of English, gave an overview of the humble beginnings of the college in celebration of the day. She spoke about the vision for education that began before Nagaland was a state. Leaders like R.C. Chiten, R. Ngullie, Rev. Subongmeiba, Imnaonen, Supongnuklu, Mayangnokcha, Imlong Chang, Dr. Longri Ao, Khelhoshe Sema and a few others, along with then DC, Major Khating, sought the necessity of an educational institution, owing to which a donation drive began that resulted in 50 paise contributions from households that amounted to Rs. 30,000.
She emphasised how the setup of this initial night college was not a single man's vision but the collaborative power of the people in Mokokchung, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto. The passion that Sir Fazl Ali, the then Governor of Assam, had for the Nagas was highlighted in his contribution of Rs. 50,000. The college began with 43 students, 5 subjects, and 3 teachers, including the principal, as recorded in the first foundation day speech given by Mr. P.M. Sarwar, the first principal of the college.
With personal anecdotes of her own experiences as a Fazl Ali College alumna, Dr. Lanurenla concluded with a tribute to the pioneers, leaders, and principals who have taken the college thus far, and a prayer for the young, dynamic principal, Dr. I. Wati Imchen. She encouraged the students with a question, "What can you do for your alma mater?" in the hopes of an unending legacy for the college.
The programme had various performances from the students as well, along with prize distribution for the September Melange participants and a felicitation of meritorious students for the year 2023.
Chubaienla Jamir Academy Award for college topper was awarded to Nibha Singh from Zoology Department, Late. Dr. Longrizung Award for Academic Excellence in Arts and Science streams were awarded to Rejuna from History Dept. and Sashirenla Jamir from Zoology Dept. respectively, Dr. A. K. Chaudary Excellence award for highest scorer in Maths was awarded to Supongnaro. Dr. Watimongla Pongener Award for highest scorer in English was awarded to Imnajungshi Jamir, Linnaeus Award for highest scorer in Botany was awarded to Heikuding and the Department of Education and Department of Sociology Excellence Award for highest scorer in the subjects were awarded to Yashilemla and Talitula respectively.
Talimongla, university topper from the Dept. of Geography was also honoured by the college with an award. The Evangelical Union Student of the Year Award, another important award, was received by Zanyep Konyak.
The college also felicitated students who have brought accolades to the college by participating outside the state in various events. The recipients of this award were Sunepbenla T. Imchen for winning third position in the NE Inter-State Badminton Championships held at Itanagar, Corporal Ajidong for winning first position in Quiz at the Special National Integration Camp in Srinagar and Senior Under Officer, Pritam Kumar for securing first position at the National Integration Awareness Program held in Udaipur.