The Nagaland State Lottery Department has officially declared the 1 PM Lottery Sambad result for Thursday, September 17, 2026, with ticket number 50L 31678 winning the first prize of ₹1 crore in the Dear Star weekly draw.
Official Draw Details
Draw Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Draw Time: 1:00 PM IST
Draw Name: Dear Star (Thursday Weekly Lottery)
Ticket Price: ₹7 per ticket
First Prize Amount: ₹1 crore (₹99 lakh net after standard deductions)
Winning Number: 50L 31678
The result was published at approximately 1:10 PM IST on the same day, in line with the standard schedule for Nagaland State Lottery draws.
Complete Prize Structure for Dear Star 1 PM Draw
The official prize breakdown for the September 17, 2026, 1 PM Dear Star lottery is as follows:
First Prize: ₹1 crore
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Winning ticket: 50L 31678 (one winner)
Consolation Prize: ₹1,000
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Awarded to all remaining serial and series tickets matching the first prize number 31678
Second Prize: ₹9,000
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Multiple winning tickets across different series
Third Prize: ₹500
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Multiple winning tickets across different series
Fourth Prize: ₹250
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Multiple winning tickets across different series
Fifth Prize: ₹120
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Multiple winning tickets across different series
Seller commissions are also allocated as per the standard Nagaland State Lottery scheme, with ₹5 lakh for the first prize seller, ₹500 for consolation prize sellers, ₹500 for second prize sellers, ₹50 for third prize sellers, ₹20 for fourth prize sellers, and ₹10 for fifth prize sellers.
Verification and Claim Process
Ticket holders are advised to verify their tickets against the official result sheet published on the Nagaland State Lotteries website (www.nagalandlotteries.com). The verification process requires matching the draw name, date, draw time, and winning number exactly as printed on the ticket.
For prizes above ₹10,000, winners must submit the original winning ticket along with required identification documents at the designated Nagaland State Lottery office in Kolkata or through authorized claim centres. For significant prizes, a flat 30% tax deducted at source (TDS) is applied before the prize amount is released to resident Indian winners, in accordance with Indian tax regulations.
Context and Historical Background
The Dear Star lottery is part of Nagaland's regular Thursday weekly draw schedule, which features three daily draws at 1 PM, 6 PM, and 8 PM under the broader Lottery Sambad system. The 1 PM draw has consistently offered a first prize of ₹1 crore across recent weekly draws, maintaining a standard prize structure that includes consolation, second, third, fourth, and fifth prize tiers.
On the previous day, September 16, 2026, the 1 PM Dear Spark Wednesday draw awarded its ₹1 crore first prize to ticket number 52D 76988, with 659 consolation prize winners and thousands of winners across lower prize tiers. This demonstrates the regular daily operation of the Lottery Sambad system across Nagaland and neighbouring states.
Official Information and Responsible Gaming Notice
This article reports official lottery results for informational and record-keeping purposes only. Nagaland State Lotteries are regulated by the Government of Nagaland under applicable Indian law. Lottery participation is subject to legal age restrictions and state-specific regulations. Winners are responsible for complying with all tax obligations and claim procedures as stipulated by the Nagaland State Lottery Department.
