The Nagaland state lottery department has officially announced the winning results for the Dear Sambad lottery draws scheduled throughout Friday, August 28, 2026. Conducted across three separate time slots at 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM, the daily lottery offers participants an opportunity to compete for substantial payouts. For this Friday edition, all three draws feature a grand first prize of Rs 1 crore, making it a prominent state-run lottery draw.
Three Daily Sessions Scheduled for Friday
The state-administered lottery program assigns specific names to each of its daily time slots. On August 28, 2026, the 1 PM morning draw was held under the banner of Dear Victory. The evening schedule continued with the 6 PM draw titled Dear Crown, followed by the 8 PM night session named Dear Horizon. Each lottery ticket across the three scheduled sessions is priced at Rs 6, providing an entry price point for buyers aiming for top-tier rewards.
Rs 1 Crore First Prize Across All Draws
The primary highlight of the August 28 draws is the uniform jackpot amount offered across the board. Ticket holders in the 1 PM Dear Victory, 6 PM Dear Crown, and 8 PM Dear Horizon draws eligible for the matching serial numbers can claim the top prize of Rs 1 crore per draw. Beyond the main prize, the structured payout model also distributes secondary cash awards and consolation prizes based on ticket combinations.
Verification Process and Prize Claim Guidelines
Participants holding tickets for the August 28 Dear Sambad draws are required to verify their ticket numbers against the official results published after 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM. Winning claims require the submission of the original, undamaged lottery ticket alongside valid government identification as mandated by Nagaland state lottery regulations. High-value prize claims, including the Rs 1 crore top prize, undergo standard administrative verification before payouts are released.
