Nagaland vs Sikkim lottery searches can be confusing because the Dear draws share a familiar brand name, but they are not all run by the same state lottery department. The simple split is 1 PM and 8 PM for Nagaland State Lotteries, while the Dear 6 PM weekly is listed by Sikkim State Lotteries; Sikkim also lists a separate Labhlaxmi draw at 4 PM.
Quick answer: who runs which draw
Use the draw time first, then check the state named on the result sheet. The current official listings point to this arrangement:
| Draw | State lottery department | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM IST | Nagaland State Lotteries | Nagaland Dear weekly result |
| 4 PM IST | Sikkim State Lotteries | Labhlaxmi Weekly result |
| 6 PM IST | Sikkim State Lotteries | Sikkim Dear Weekly result |
| 8 PM IST | Nagaland State Lotteries | Nagaland Dear weekly result |
This is a state-and-schedule comparison, not a choice about which draw is “better”. Lottery results are random; past numbers and charts cannot determine what a future draw will show.
For the latest Nagaland 1 PM and 8 PM result listings, use the Nagaland State Lotteries result page. For the 6 PM Dear and 4 PM Labhlaxmi listings, the Sikkim State Lotteries website is the relevant state source.
Side-by-side: Nagaland vs Sikkim
| Point of comparison | Nagaland State Lotteries | Sikkim State Lotteries |
|---|---|---|
| Draws covered in this guide | Dear 1 PM and Dear 8 PM | Dear 6 PM and Labhlaxmi 4 PM |
| Time zone | Indian Standard Time (IST) | Indian Standard Time (IST) |
| Official state website | nagalandlotteries.com | sikkimlotteries.com |
| Result document to match | Nagaland result gazette or sheet | Sikkim result sheet or PDF |
| Claim starting point | Nagaland Directorate and the current claim instructions | Sikkim State Lotteries and its current claim instructions |
| Main checking mistake | Treating the 8 PM result as a Sikkim draw | Treating the 6 PM result as a Nagaland draw |
The state column matters when you are checking a ticket. The “Dear” name identifies a series or weekly draw, but it does not replace the department named on the official result document.
The official Nagaland site describes its Directorate as part of the Finance Department of the Government of Nagaland. Its published result gazettes also identify 1 PM and 8 PM weekly draws as Nagaland State Lotteries draws. Sikkim’s current result page separately lists “Labhlaxmi Weekly 4:00 PM” and “Dear 6:00 PM Weekly”.
Why the 6 PM draw is listed on the Sikkim site
Many readers use “Lottery Sambad” as a general search phrase for the three daily Dear result slots. That search habit can make the state ownership look the same across the day. It is not the safest way to identify a draw.
The practical check is:
- Write down the time printed or expected for the draw: 1 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM or 8 PM IST.
- Match 1 PM or 8 PM to the Nagaland result source.
- Match 4 PM or 6 PM to the Sikkim result source.
- Compare the draw date, draw name and first-prize series and number with your paper ticket.
- If anything differs, pause and ask the relevant state lottery office or authorised point for the current result document.
The 6 PM page may still be described as “Dear Day” or “Dear Weekly” in search results and informal conversations. The more reliable clue is the state department and result sheet, not the short name used by a results publisher.
Sikkim’s separate Labhlaxmi 4 PM draw
The 4 PM slot is not another name for the Dear 6 PM draw. Sikkim’s official schemes page lists a Labhlaxmi Bliss set of weekly lotteries at 4 PM onwards and a separate Dear 6 PM set of weekly lotteries. That means a 4 PM result should be checked as its own draw, with its own date, scheme name and result document.
This distinction helps when a reader searches “Sikkim lottery result” without adding a time. A result page can contain more than one Sikkim draw on the same date, so do not match only the date. Match all of these fields:
- state: Sikkim;
- draw name: Dear or Labhlaxmi;
- scheduled time: 4 PM or 6 PM;
- draw date; and
- the series and number printed on the ticket.
If you are looking for the 6 PM result on this site, start with the Lottery Sambad 6 PM result page. For the state-level cross-check, use Sikkim’s current result publication.
Claiming a prize: which office for which ticket
The result publisher is not the prize-paying authority. If your ticket appears in a winning list, preserve the original ticket and follow the claim instructions for the state named on the applicable result sheet.
For a 1 PM or 8 PM Nagaland ticket
Start with the current Nagaland State Lotteries claim instructions. Nagaland’s published claim material identifies the Directorate of State Lotteries in Kohima and also provides nodal-office routes for claimants in places where Nagaland tickets are sold. Use the latest form and instructions because offices and document requirements can change.
The official Nagaland result gazettes have also stated that claims for prizes above ₹10,000 may be presented to the Director in Kohima or through the listed nodal offices. Treat that as a document-led process: check the current form, do not send an original ticket to an unverified WhatsApp number, and keep a clear copy or photograph for your records before submission.
For a 6 PM Sikkim Dear ticket
Begin with Sikkim State Lotteries because the 6 PM Dear weekly is listed under Sikkim. Sikkim’s official contact information names the Directorate of State Lotteries at Deorali, Gangtok, Sikkim; confirm the current claim route and form before travelling or mailing anything.
The same rule applies to a 4 PM Labhlaxmi ticket: identify the Sikkim draw and follow the Sikkim instructions. Do not use a Nagaland form simply because the ticket was found through a page that also lists Nagaland draws.
Documents and timing
The exact paperwork depends on the applicable state instructions, prize tier and ticket. Keep the original ticket safe, do not laminate or alter it, and read the claim form before signing. Check the draw date and the deadline printed in the official rules or result document; a late claim can create a problem even when the number appears to match.
Prize winnings may also have tax consequences. For winnings above ₹10,000 covered by Section 194B, current Income Tax Department guidance lists a 30% TDS rate, with applicable surcharge and cess depending on the case. Verify the current rate, threshold and other details against the law and your circumstances; this is general information, not personal tax advice.
Where to check results for both states
Use this order when checking a daily result:
- Confirm the date and time. “Today” pages can change after midnight, so read the date printed above the result.
- Choose the state page. Use Nagaland for 1 PM and 8 PM; use Sikkim for 4 PM and 6 PM.
- Read the complete result. Check the draw name, first-prize series, five-digit number and the lower prize tiers shown on the result sheet.
- Cross-check the official state publication. Our result pages are an independent convenience service, not a government website.
- Save the correct page. If you need an older result, use the date and time rather than a general image search.
On this site, the Nagaland State Lottery result guide is the next stop for the 1 PM and 8 PM state draw information. The Sikkim State Lottery result guide covers the Sikkim side, including the 6 PM confusion. Keep the 6 PM result page bookmarked if that is the draw you check most often.
How to choose the correct result page
Do not choose a page based only on the words “Dear” or “Lottery Sambad”. Choose it from the time and state pair:
| If your ticket or search says | Open the state result source | Then verify |
|---|---|---|
| Dear 1 PM | Nagaland | Date, weekly draw name, series and number |
| Labhlaxmi 4 PM | Sikkim | Labhlaxmi name, date and result PDF |
| Dear 6 PM | Sikkim | Dear name, date and result PDF |
| Dear 8 PM | Nagaland | Date, weekly draw name, series and number |
If the search result, screenshot or forwarded message does not show the date or draw name, do not rely on it alone. Open the relevant state page and compare the complete result document. This also reduces the risk of confusing a 4 PM Labhlaxmi result with the 6 PM Dear result published on the same Sikkim site.
The Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998 sets the central framework for state lotteries, while individual state rules and current notifications matter for operation and claims. Read the Act on India Code and check whether lotteries are legal in your state. Lotteries are for adults aged 18 and over, only where permitted.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Calling every slot a Nagaland draw: the current 6 PM listing is under Sikkim, not Nagaland.
- Using the time without the draw name: Sikkim has both a 4 PM Labhlaxmi draw and a 6 PM Dear draw.
- Checking only the last digits: a first prize may include a series as well as the number. Match the full entry shown on the ticket and result sheet.
- Treating a publisher as the government: use independent result pages for convenience, then verify with the relevant state publication before a claim.
- Sharing ticket images publicly: cover personal details and keep the original secure.
- Believing number-pattern claims: past results and charts cannot determine a future draw. A random draw has no reliable shortcut.
FAQ
Is the 6 PM Dear lottery Nagaland or Sikkim?
The current official listing places the Dear 6 PM weekly under Sikkim State Lotteries. Check the Sikkim result sheet for the date, draw name and PDF before matching a ticket.
Which state runs the 1 PM Dear lottery?
The 1 PM Dear draw is listed as a Nagaland State Lotteries draw. Use the Nagaland result source and verify the complete result document.
Which state runs the 8 PM Dear lottery?
The 8 PM Dear draw is listed as a Nagaland State Lotteries draw. Do not use the Sikkim 6 PM page just because both draws use the Dear name.
What is the Sikkim 4 PM lottery?
Sikkim’s official schemes and result listings show a separate Labhlaxmi Weekly draw at 4 PM onwards. It is not the same draw as the Dear 6 PM weekly, so match the scheme name as well as the time.
Where should I claim a winning ticket?
Use the claim instructions for the state named on the ticket’s result sheet: Nagaland for the 1 PM and 8 PM draws, or Sikkim for the 4 PM and 6 PM draws. Confirm the current form, office route, documents and deadline with the relevant state lottery department before sending an original ticket.
