The Nagaland State Lottery department has officially declared the Dear Sambad lottery results for Friday, August 21, 2026. Lottery enthusiasts across the region can now review the winning numbers for the three scheduled draws conducted throughout the day at 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Every session provides participants an opportunity to secure significant financial rewards, led by a grand first prize of Rs 1 crore across all three draws.
Schedule and Names of Friday Draws
The state conducts distinct draws at designated time slots every Friday to ensure organized participation. For August 21, 2026, the morning session commenced at 1:00 PM under the title Dear Victory. The evening session followed at 6:00 PM under the banner Dear Crown. The final draw of the day, scheduled for 8:00 PM at night, is conducted under the name Dear Horizon. Each of these draws follows the official state regulations and operates with complete transparency.
Prize Pool Details and Ticket Cost
A key factor in the widespread popularity of the Nagaland State Lottery is its affordable entry barrier paired with substantial prize payouts. Tickets for the Dear Sambad lotteries are priced at just Rs 6 each, making them accessible to a broad audience. Despite the low entry cost, the jackpot award remains exceptionally high. The top winner in each of the three daily draws (Dear Victory, Dear Crown, and Dear Horizon) stands to claim the first prize worth Rs 1 crore.
How Winners Can Verify Their Tickets
Ticket holders are advised to cross-check their printed ticket numbers with the official numbers released during the respective draw times. The results for the 1:00 PM morning draw, 6:00 PM evening draw, and 8:00 PM night draw are published promptly following the conclusion of each session. Successful participants holding matching winning numbers must present their original tickets alongside valid identification documents to claim their reward according to state lottery rules.
