Dear Lottery Result Today 16 August 2026 (आज का रिजल्ट) – Live 1 PM, 6 PM & 8 PM Updates

How Many Dear Lottery Tickets Are Printed Every Day?

Have you ever wondered what your true odds are? It all comes down to the official draw format set by the Directorate of State Lotteries. Every legal ticket costs ₹6, but total tickets printed changes per draw. Here is the official breakdown:

Rajya Lottery Weekly Scheme Name Schedule (साप्ताहिक स्कीम)

The 100% legal government lotteries are drawn three times a day, every single day of the week. While the ₹1 Crore prize structure stays the same, the actual name of the lottery changes based on the day. For example, Monday's 1 PM draw is called "Dear Rise Monday".

Use this official weekly timetable to easily verify which Rajya Lottery ticket you bought:

Dear Lottery Prize Structure & Payout Table

Full prize breakdown for Nagaland State Lottery (1 PM & 8 PM) and Sikkim State Lottery (6 PM), including prize amounts, total winners, and seller commissions.

Why Are the Official Results Published 15 Minutes After the Draw?

You shouldn't have to keep refreshing your screen wondering when the results will actually show up. While the official live draws conclude exactly at 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, the final printed gazette (the official PDF) from the Nagaland State Lotteries department takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes to process and publish. We instantly upload that exact PDF the very second it becomes available, ensuring you get the most accurate result possible.

Don't Throw Away a Winning Ticket (How to Check the Series Code)

Every single day, players throw away winning tickets because they don't know exactly what to look for. Your Dear Lottery ticket is broken down into a few critical parts:

• The Draw Time & Name: Look at the very top. It will say something like "DEAR RISE MONDAY" along with the time (e.g., 1:00 PM). If you bought a Monday ticket but are looking at the Tuesday results, none of the numbers will match!
• The Series (Number + Letter): Your ticket has a series, like 89C or 44E. This is strictly required for the 1st prize. The 1st prize is awarded to an exact 5-digit number within a specific series.
• The 5-Digit Number: This is the main number (e.g., 98946). For the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th prizes, you only need to match this 5-digit number—the series does not matter!

Lottery Sambad vs. Dhankesari: Are They Different?

If you talk to daily players or local ticket sellers, you'll constantly hear the words Dhankesari (or Dhan Kesari) and Lottery Sambad used interchangeably. But what do they actually mean? "Lottery Sambad" literally translates to "Lottery News", and was originally the name of a highly popular newspaper that printed the daily results. Dhankesari was another extremely popular regional publisher. Over the years, these publisher names just became slang for the lottery itself! So when someone asks for today's "Dhankesari result", they are simply asking for the official Nagaland State Dear Lottery result.

Beware of WhatsApp Scams & Fake Calls (फ्रॉड से बचें)

A very common issue players face today is receiving random WhatsApp messages or phone calls claiming they have won a massive Dear Lottery prize, even if they never bought a ticket. This is a scam. The official Nagaland State Lottery department will never call you directly, and they will never ask you to pay an "advance tax" or "processing fee" to release your winnings. The only way to win is to physically buy a paper ticket from an authorised retailer and match your numbers with the official daily gazette.

TDS and Taxes on Lottery Winnings in India (टैक्स के नियम)

If you are lucky enough to win a major prize, it's important to understand the tax laws. Under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act, any lottery winnings above ₹10,000 are subject to a flat 30% TDS (Tax Deducted at Source). This means if you win the ₹10,000 second prize or the ₹1 Crore jackpot, the government will automatically deduct 30% before the money reaches your bank account. Prizes below ₹10,000 (like the ₹120, ₹250, and ₹500 tiers) are paid out in full by the local ticket seller without any TDS deduction.

Why Expert Players Use the "Dear Chart"

Missed a draw? No problem. We keep a complete, easy-to-browse archive of Dear Lottery Old Results. Many advanced players use this archive to build a "Dear Chart".

A Dear Chart is simply a historical record of past winning numbers. Players analyse this chart to look for patterns—like which middle numbers hit the most often on Wednesdays, or which series is currently "hot". While the lottery is 100% random and governed by strict regulations, charting is a fun and traditional way many players choose their next ticket.

Ticket Validity: You Only Have 30 Days! (30 दिन का नियम)

One of the most critical rules that players often forget is the claim window. If you win a prize, you must submit your winning ticket and claim form within 30 days from the exact date of the draw. If you try to claim a prize on day 31, the ticket is officially void and the prize money is forfeited back to the state government. Always check your tickets the same day you buy them!

How to Claim the ₹1 Crore Jackpot (इनाम कैसे लें)

So you won! What happens next? First, sign the back of your ticket immediately and do not damage it. If your prize is small (like ₹120, ₹250, or ₹500), you can usually just hand it back to the local seller you bought it from, and they will pay you in cash on the spot. However, for large prizes (like ₹10,000 or the ₹1 Crore jackpot), you must fill out an official claim form, attach a valid ID, PAN card, and passport photos, and submit it directly to the Directorate of State Lotteries or an authorised nodal bank. Always verify the current claiming rules with an authorised distributor!

Regional Results (Hindi & Bengali)

We know many of our players prefer reading results in their native language! If you're looking for Bengali, head over to our Bengali results page. For Hindi speakers, we have the Hindi results (लॉटरी संवाद) page.