What is Nagaland State Lottery?
Nagaland State Lottery is the paper lottery operated by the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries, a department under the Government of Nagaland. Physical draws are held at PR Hill Junction in Kohima three times a day — 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM IST. The same draws are marketed under regional brands: Dear Lottery (the scheme name), Lottery Sambad (the Bengali/Odia name), and Dhankesari (the Sikkim/West Bengal name).
Where is the Nagaland State Lottery draw conducted?
At PR Hill Junction, Kohima, Nagaland — the draw hall operated by the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries. The draw is conducted mechanically using a government-approved rotary drum, witnessed by a panel of officials. The entire process, including the random selection of the 1st-prize ticket, is video-recorded and archived by the directorate.
What are the Nagaland State Lottery timings?
Three draws every day, including Sundays: 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time — widely searched in Hindi as "nagaland state lottery aaj ka result" at those times. The physical draw takes about 10 minutes; official result posters are printed and released within another 5 minutes. So by 1:15 PM, 6:15 PM, and 8:15 PM the result is public and posted on our site.
How do I see today's Nagaland State Lottery result?
Today's result page is at https://www.dear1crore.com/nagaland-state-lottery/result/today. All three draws — 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM — appear on the same page, with the full result poster (or PDF) for each. For historical results, the /archive page has everything indexed by date going back months.
What are the prize amounts?
₹1 crore for the 1st prize; ₹1,000 as consolation (paid to every other ticket in the same series as the winning ticket); ₹9,000 for 2nd prize; ₹500 for 3rd; ₹250 for 4th; ₹120 for 5th. Tickets sell for ₹6 at licensed agent outlets. These figures are fixed by the state directorate and don't vary between draws.
Today's Nagaland State Lottery schemes
Today's three draws are: 1 PM — Dear Yamuna, 6 PM — Dear Vixen, 8 PM — Dear Toucan. Every one of the 21 weekly slots is registered as a separate scheme with the state — this is a licensing requirement under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998.
How do I claim a prize?
For prizes up to ₹10,000, any licensed lottery agent in the state where you bought the ticket can pay you on the spot. For prizes above ₹10,000, you must submit the original winning ticket along with a valid photo ID to the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries in Kohima within 30 days of the draw date. Prizes above ₹10,000 are subject to 30% TDS under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act.
Is Nagaland State Lottery legally sold everywhere in India?
No. It's legally sold in Nagaland, West Bengal, Sikkim, Punjab, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Goa, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. Several states — notably Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana — have banned paper lotteries or only permit their own state lottery. Buying or playing lottery tickets outside these permitted states is illegal under state-level gambling acts.
How many lottery schemes does Nagaland run?
Nagaland State Lotteries runs three daily draws (1PM, 6PM, 8PM IST), each with a different scheme name per day — totalling 21 weekly scheme names. These schemes are branded as Dear Lottery and are also known as Lottery Sambad and Dhankesari in different regions.
How much of the Nagaland lottery revenue goes to the state?
Nagaland State Lotteries is a significant revenue source for the state government — contributing several hundred crores annually. Revenue supports state-funded social welfare schemes, infrastructure, and administrative expenses, as declared in the state budget.
Are there any Nagaland State Lottery bumper draws?
Yes — Nagaland runs special bumper draws around major festivals (Diwali Bumper, New Year Bumper, Holi Bumper, etc.) with higher ticket prices (₹200–₹500) and larger prize pools — 1st prize often ₹2–₹5 Crore. Bumper schedules are announced by the Nagaland directorate 4–6 weeks in advance.
Can a minor buy or claim a Nagaland State Lottery ticket?
No. Per the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, lottery tickets cannot be sold to or claimed by persons under 18 years of age. The claim process requires government-issued photo ID confirming age — typically Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, or PAN card.
What is the difference between Nagaland State Lottery and online lotteries like
Play India?
Nagaland State Lottery is a physical paper-ticket lottery authorised under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, with tickets sold through licensed agents. Online platforms like Play India or
Sky Lucky are separate products not connected to any state government — results are for informational purposes only.