The Nagaland State Lottery department announced the results of its Dear Morning draw on Monday, June 22. With a first prize of Rs 1 crore at stake, participants who bought tickets for today's draw can now check whether their numbers have come up.
Three Draws a Day, Each at a Set Time
Nagaland's lottery department runs three separate draws every day. The Dear Morning draw is held at 1 PM, with results published at approximately 1:10 PM IST. The Dear Evening draw follows at 6 PM and its results are typically out by around 6:10 PM. The final draw of the day, Dear Night, takes place at 8 PM and results are generally available by 8:10 PM IST.
Full Breakdown of Prize Money
Winnings are distributed across five prize categories in each draw.
- 1st Prize: Rs 1 Crore
- 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000
- 3rd Prize: Rs 450
- 4th Prize: Rs 250
- 5th Prize: Rs 120
Where to Check the Official Results
Participants can verify their winning numbers through the Nagaland State Lotteries Result Gazette, which is the legally valid document for result verification and prize claims. All ticket holders are strongly advised to cross-check their numbers against this government gazette before beginning any claim process.
How to Claim Your Prize
The claim process varies based on the prize amount won. For winnings up to Rs 10,000, the winner can approach the authorised lottery distributor or retailer who originally sold them the ticket and collect the prize directly. For any amount exceeding Rs 10,000, the claim must be formally submitted to the Director, Government of Nagaland State Lotteries, or to the designated Nodal Officer in the winner's respective state.
Documents Required for Prizes Above Rs 10,000
Anyone seeking to claim a prize worth more than Rs 10,000 must prepare the following set of documents before filing.
- The original winning lottery ticket
- A duly filled prize claim form and declaration form
- Self-attested photocopies of PAN and Aadhaar cards
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank account details along with a cancelled cheque
- An affidavit confirming ownership of the winning ticket
Claim Deadline, Payment Timeline and Tax Deductions
All prize claims must be filed within 30 days of the draw date. Once a claim passes verification, the prize amount is generally disbursed within 60 days through RTGS, bank transfer, or demand draft. Winners should also note that TDS and other applicable taxes will be deducted from prize amounts wherever required under the Income Tax Act. Lottery tickets that are damaged or show any sign of tampering will not be accepted for prize claims under any circumstances.
