LIVE UPDATES | Nagaland State Lottery SAMBAD Today OUT (16.05.2026): Dear LUCKY EVENING 8PM Lucky Draw DECLARED (1 CRORE) - 1st Prize Ticket No. 78G 65182

Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Saturday, May 16, 2026: Dear VISION Morning 1PM, Dear ELITE Day 6PM, Dear LUCKY Evening 8PM Lottery will be declared today at 1 PM, 6PM, & 8PM. 1st Prize 1 CRORE

Background

Lottery Sambad Today (May 16, 2026): The DEAR VISION Morning Lottery, DEAR ELITE Day, and DEAR LUCKY Evening, formerly known as DEAR NARMADA Morning, DEAR DONNER Day, and DEAR STORK Evening, respectively, take place every Saturday as part of the state's seven official weekly lottery schemes. Each Nagaland lottery ticket costs ₹6, and the draw is formally held at P. R. Hill Junction, Kohima, 797001, under government-approved supervision.The Nagaland State Lottery Sambad is a popular government-authorised daily lottery in India, with three draws every day:1:00 PM – Morning draw 6:00 PM – Day draw8:00 PM – Evening drawNote: Results are typically published shortly after each draw (around 1:10 PM, 6:10 PM & 8:10 PM IST).Many people take part in the Nagaland Lottery every day, which is well-known for its legitimacy, transparency, and government approval. As players purchase tickets from authorised offline vendors and authorised online platforms, the need for fast, accurate, and real-time Nagaland Lottery result updates is growing.After the DEAR LUCKY EVENING 8PM Result was announced today, participants are advised to carefully compare their ticket numbers with the official Nagaland Lottery result list. According to the rules, winners must present the original winning ticket and valid identification at authorised Nagaland Lottery offices in order to follow the official Nagaland Lottery prize claim procedure.Claiming A Prize - 3 TipsIf your ticket matches the winning numbers:Keep your original ticket safe.Follow the official claim process at a designated lottery claim center.Large prizes may require ID proof and paperwork.(Note: Always check the official Nagaland lottery rules and timelines for claiming prizes.)Stay tuned to this live blog for the latest DEAR LUCKY EVENING 8PM Nagaland Lottery results, complete winner list, prize details, and verification updates so you don't miss any official announcements from today's draw.[Disclaimer: ABP News does not support or encourage playing the lottery. It's important to be careful because playing lotteries too much can be addictive, and this involves financial risk. The information provided here is just to share updates and should not be seen as advice or encouragement to play.]

16/05/2026 21:03:44

Nagaland State Lottery SAMBAD Today: Dear LUCKY EVENING 8PM Lucky Draw DECLARED - 1st Prize Ticket No. 78G 65182

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16/05/2026 18:42:41

Nagaland State Lottery SAMBAD Today: Dear ELITE DAY 6PM Lucky Draw DECLARED - 1st Prize Ticket No. 93A 71750

16/05/2026 13:12:42

Nagaland State Lottery SAMBAD Today: Dear VISION MORNING 1PM Lucky Draw DECLARED - 1st Prize Ticket No. 99L 02659

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16/05/2026 12:25:38

Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Saturday: Legal in India?

States Where Government-Run Lotteries Are Legal

These states officially run and regulate state lottery schemes (including daily/weekly draws like Nagaland Dear Lottery/Sambad).

• Arunachal Pradesh


• Assam


• Goa


• Kerala


• Madhya Pradesh


• Maharashtra


• Meghalaya


• Mizoram


• Nagaland


• Punjab


• Sikkim


• West Bengal

NOTE: Some lists include Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh too as legal lottery states, depending on interpretation of recent official replies, meaning up to about 13 states legally allow lotteries.

States Where Lotteries Are Not Legally Permitted

In these states, selling or buying state lottery tickets (including from other states) is generally illegal because state law does not permit lotteries (often under public gambling laws):

• Andhra Pradesh


• Bihar


• Chhattisgarh


• Delhi


• Gujarat


• Haryana


• Himachal Pradesh


• Jharkhand(lotteries banned by state law)


• Karnataka(lotteries prohibited by law)


• Odisha


• Rajasthan


• Telangana


• Uttarakhand


• Uttar Pradesh


• Tamil Nadu(lotteries banned; strict enforcement)

NOTE: In these states, even if you see lottery results online, you may not legally purchase tickets or play lottery games within that state.

16/05/2026 12:24:54

Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Saturday: Where And How To Buy Tickets?

Authorized Local Sellers

• Licensed ticket agents / vendors — This is the most common way to buy Nagaland lottery tickets.


• They sell paper tickets for the daily draws (Dear Morning, Dear Day, Dear Evening).


• Authorized sellers are officially recognized by the Nagaland State Lotteries department.


• Tickets are typically priced around ₹6 for the regular Dear Daily draw. 

Where you’ll find them:

• Local lottery shops/stalls


• Markets and street vendors in cities and towns


• Retailers in Nagaland state and in other Indian states where lottery sales are legal

16/05/2026 12:24:04

Nagaland Lottery Sambad Saturday: Draw Names And Timings

1. Dear Morning Lottery

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  Draw Time: 1:00 PM

  
  


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  Old Name: Dear NARMADA

  
  


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  New Name: Dear VISION

  
  


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  Top Prize: ₹1 Crore (varies by scheme)

  
  

2. Dear Day Lottery

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  Draw Time: 6:00 PM

  
  


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  Old Name: Dear DONNER

  
  


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  New Name: Dear ELITE

  
  


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  Top Prize: ₹1 Crore (varies by scheme)

  
  

3. Dear Evening Lottery

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  Draw Time: 8:00 PM

  
  


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  Old Name: Dear STORK

  
  


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  New Name: Dear LUCKY

  
  


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  Top Prize: ₹1 Crore (varies by scheme)

  
  

16/05/2026 12:23:32

Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Saturday: Who Is The Organizer?

The official organizer of the Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad is Government of Nagaland (Department of Finance, Nagaland State Lotteries). The Nagaland State Government is the sole legal authority that organizes, controls, and regulates all Nagaland lottery draws. The lottery is conducted through the Nagaland State Lotteries, which functions under the Finance Department of the state.

16/05/2026 12:23:11

Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Saturday: Govt's Roles And Responsibilities

The Government of Nagaland plays the most critical role:

Authorization & Regulation

Issue licenses to authorized distributors

Ensure compliance with the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998

Conduct of Draws

Schedule daily draws (Morning, Day, Evening)

Ensure transparency and fairness in draw procedures

Revenue Management

Collect lottery revenue

Allocate funds for public welfare and development

Monitoring & Audit

Prevent fraud, fake tickets, and illegal lotteries

Conduct regular audits and inspections

Public Communication

Publish official results through authorized channels

16/05/2026 12:22:44

Nagaland Lottery Sambad Saturday: Significance For Players And Society

For players, the Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Friday represents hope and opportunity. With affordable ticket prices and transparent results, it offers a legal chance to win life-changing prizes.

Socially, the lottery supports:

Employment for agents and sellers

Economic circulation in small towns and rural areas

Regulated gambling, reducing illegal lottery activities

The official publication of results through Lottery Sambad ensures transparency, trust, and authenticity, strengthening its credibility across India.

16/05/2026 12:22:21

Nagaland Dear Lottery Sambad Saturday: History, Importance And Significance

One of the oldest lottery systems in India that is approved by the government is the Nagaland State Lottery. In order to provide the government with a reliable source of income, lotteries were made legal in India in the 1960s. In 1972, Nagaland officially started holding lotteries under the state's Finance Department. From regular paper draws to a popular daily lottery with several draws—particularly Dear Morning, Dear Day, and Dear Evening—conducted every day, it has changed over time.