Lottery Sambad: Nagaland State Lottery Draw Schedule, Prizes, and Claim Process

Understanding Lottery Sambad and Search Trends

The term lottery sambad (also referred to as lottery sangbad) is widely used by participants to find the results of the Nagaland State Lottery, which is managed by the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries. Because draws occur multiple times daily, search interest typically spikes around the time of the announcements. For example, Google Trends recorded approximately 10,000 searches for the term in India with a 50% growth in the 24-hour period ending October 6, 2026 [3].

Daily Draw Schedule and Ticket Costs

The Nagaland State Lottery conducts three draws every day at 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM [2]. Each ticket for these draws costs ₹6 [1].

While the draws are generally categorized as Morning, Day, and Evening, the specific names of the lotteries vary by the day of the week. For instance, on Tuesdays, the draws may be known as Dear Shine (1 PM), Dear Prestige (6 PM), and Dear Destiny (8 PM) [1]. However, other days follow a different naming convention, such as Monday's Dear Dwarka, Dear Desert, and Dear Finch [2].

Draw Time	General Category	First Prize	Result Availability
1:00 PM	Morning	₹1 Crore	~1:10 PM
6:00 PM	Day/Evening	₹1 Crore	~6:10 PM
8:00 PM	Evening/Night	₹1 Crore	~8:10 PM

Prize Tiers and Result Verification

Each of the three daily lotteries offers a first prize of ₹1 crore [1]. In addition to the top prize, there are multiple lower tiers, including a consolation prize of ₹1,000, a second prize of ₹10,000, and further prizes of ₹500, ₹250, and ₹120 [1].

To verify results, players can use the Official Government Gazette, the Dhankesari platform, or the Lottery Sambad (লটারি সংবাদ) web-based platforms [2].

Legal Status in India

Lottery laws vary by state in India. Nagaland has legally permitted the practice since 1967 and is one of only 13 states where it is legalized [2]. Other legal states include:

• Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
• Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, and Sikkim.

All other Indian states have imposed a total ban on the conduction and playing of lottery games [2].

How to Claim Prizes

Winners must follow specific steps to claim their prizes to ensure validity. The most critical requirement is that the winning ticket must be whole and not torn; tampered or mutilated tickets are not accepted [2].

Required Documentation:

• The original, intact winning ticket.
• A completed lottery claim form.
• A government-recognized photo ID.
• Passport-sized photographs.

For smaller prizes up to ₹10,000, payment can be made through authorized agents, stockists, distributors, or sellers authorized by the state government [2].