What is Dear Lottery?
Dear Lottery is the official branding for paper lotteries run by the Government of Nagaland and the other states that license the same draws — Sikkim, West Bengal, and Punjab. The draws happen at 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM IST from PR Hill Junction in Kohima. You'll also see it called "Lottery Sambad" in Bengali/Odia-speaking regions and "Dhankesari" in parts of West Bengal — same lottery, different regional names.
When are Dear Lottery results announced?
Three times a day, every day: 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM IST — or as commonly searched, "dear lottery 1 baje", "6 baje", and "8 baje ka result". The physical draw takes 5-10 minutes, then the result poster is printed and published online within another 5-10 minutes. So results typically go live around 1:15 PM, 6:15 PM, and 8:15 PM. There are no off-days — draws run Sundays and holidays too.
How do I see today's Dear Lottery result?
Go to https://www.dear1crore.com/dear-lottery/result/today. We publish the result poster here within a few minutes of the official declaration — you can either view it inline, zoom into specific sections, or download the PDF version. For a countdown to the next draw, the /dear-lottery/live page shows you exactly how long until the next draw and refreshes the moment a result is posted.
What are the Dear Lottery prize amounts?
1st prize is ₹1 crore. If your ticket series matches the winning series but your number doesn't, you still win the ₹1,000 consolation prize. The remaining structure is 2nd prize ₹9,000, 3rd ₹500, 4th ₹250, and 5th ₹120. Tickets cost ₹6 each across all draws.
What are today's Dear Lottery scheme names?
Today's three draws are: 1 PM — Dear Yamuna, 6 PM — Dear Vixen, and 8 PM — Dear Toucan. Each of the 21 weekly slots has a unique scheme name registered with the state — a licensing requirement, not a marketing choice.
How do I claim a Dear Lottery prize?
For prizes up to ₹10,000, any licensed agent in the state where you bought the ticket can pay you out directly. For anything above ₹10,000, you have to submit the original ticket along with photo ID to the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries in Kohima within 30 days. Prizes above ₹10,000 also have 30% TDS deducted under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act.
Is Dear Lottery legal where I live?
Dear Lottery is legally sold in Nagaland, West Bengal, Sikkim, Punjab, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Goa, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. In other states — most notably Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and several others — paper lotteries are either banned outright or only a specific state-run lottery is permitted. Check your state's lottery rules before buying.
What are Dear Lottery "guessing numbers" — do they work?
"Guessing numbers" (also called MC, ABC, or mission numbers) are unofficial predictions made by tipsters and social media accounts. They have no statistical basis. A lottery is by definition random — each ticket number is drawn mechanically, and past results have zero effect on future ones. Anyone claiming to predict winning numbers is either guessing or selling you something. We don't publish or link to guessing numbers on this site.
What's the difference between Dear Morning, Evening, and Night?
"Morning" = 1 PM draw, "Evening" = 6 PM draw, "Night" = 8 PM draw (commonly searched as "dear lottery raat ka result" for the 8 PM slot). It's a regional convention — "morning" feels odd for a 1 PM draw, but in common usage the three slots are always labelled morning/evening/night. Prizes and ticket price are identical across all three. The only thing that changes is the scheme name (e.g. "Dear Godavari" at 1 PM on Tuesday, "Dear Goose" at 8 PM on Tuesday).
What is the difference between Dear Lottery morning, evening and night?
Dear Lottery has three daily draws at 1:00 PM (morning), 6:00 PM (evening), and 8:00 PM (night). Each slot has a different scheme name per day (e.g. "Dear Ganga" on Monday 1PM, "Dear Sandpiper" on Monday 8PM). Prizes and ticket price (₹6) are identical across all slots.
What is the weekly Dear Lottery schedule?
Each of the 21 weekly slots (7 days × 3 draws) has a unique Dear Lottery scheme name. Example: Monday 1PM = Dear Ganga, Friday 6PM = Dear Venus, Sunday 8PM = Dear Toucan. The draw mechanics and prize structure stay the same — only the scheme name changes.
Is Dear Lottery available everywhere in India?
No. Dear Lottery tickets are sold only in states where state-regulated lotteries are legal — primarily Nagaland, West Bengal, Sikkim, and neighbouring states. Buying or selling Dear Lottery tickets in states that have banned lotteries (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala for certain schemes, etc.) is illegal.
What is the TDS on Dear Lottery winnings above ₹10,000?
Under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act, prizes above ₹10,000 are subject to 30% TDS plus applicable cess, deducted at source before payout. For prizes up to ₹10,000, no TDS is deducted and the amount can be claimed in full from an authorised agent.
How is the Dear Lottery draw conducted?
The draw is conducted at the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries in Kohima using a physical draw machine, under the supervision of authorised officers. Results are digitally published within 10-15 minutes of the draw through the official directorate channels.
What is the 1st prize amount in Dear Lottery?
The 1st prize is ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 Crore) per draw. There is also a consolation prize of ₹1,000 for tickets in the same series as the 1st prize winner, plus tiered prizes for 2nd (₹9,000), 3rd (₹500), 4th (₹250), and 5th (₹120) winners.
Can I claim a Dear Lottery prize after 30 days?
No — unclaimed prizes are forfeited to the Directorate after the 30-day window. Claim your prize as soon as possible with the original ticket, a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN), and proof of address. Prizes above ₹10,000 must be claimed directly at the directorate in Kohima.
Does Dear Lottery run on Sundays?
Yes — Dear Lottery runs 7 days a week, including Sundays and holidays. All three daily draws (1PM, 6PM, 8PM IST) continue year-round without a weekly off, unless a specific day is announced as a holiday by the directorate.
