Nagaland vs Sikkim State Lottery: What's the Difference?

Published 2026-07-20

Because their results are searched together under the "Lottery Sambad" name, the Nagaland and Sikkim state lotteries are easy to mix up. They are run by two different state governments, each with its own draw schedule — and checking a ticket against the wrong one is the single most common mistake people make.

Two separate state lotteries

The Nagaland State Lottery and the Sikkim State Lottery are administered independently by their respective state governments. Both license "Dear"-branded games, which is why the ticket names can look similar, but the draws, schedules and organising authorities are distinct.

Which slots each one runs

• Nagaland State Lottery — the 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM IST daily draws.
• Sikkim State Lottery — the 6:00 PM IST evening draw.

So on a typical day the afternoon and night results come from Nagaland, and the evening result comes from Sikkim. The game names within each slot rotate day by day, but the slot-to-state mapping stays stable.

Why Sikkim is often called "Dhankesari"

"Dhankesari" is a widely used brand name associated with the Sikkim State Lottery, and many people search for the Sikkim result under that word. It refers to the same evening draw — so if you are looking for Dhankesari, you are looking for the Sikkim result.

How to tell which one your ticket is for

• Read the state name printed on the ticket — it says Nagaland or Sikkim.
• Check the draw time and date on the ticket, then match it to the right slot.
• Compare against the result page for that state, not just the headline number.

We publish each state's verified result on its own hub, with that state's schedule and history, so you can check the right draw directly.