Koushik Mondal Wins ₹1 Crore in Nagaland Dear Lucky Saturday Weekly Lottery

BARASAT/KOHIMA: In a spectacular turn of events on Valentine’s Day, Koushik Mondal, a resident of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, has been crowned the jackpot winner of the Nagaland State Dear Lucky Saturday Weekly Lottery. The draw, held on February 14, 2026, saw Mondal’s modest ₹7 investment transform into a staggering ₹1 Crore first prize, bringing a historic celebration to his doorstep in the Barasat region.

The winning ticket was officially announced during the 8:00 PM evening draw conducted by the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries, marking Mondal as the sole recipient of the top-tier reward.

The “Dear Lucky Saturday” series is one of the most anticipated weekly draws in the state-run lottery circuit. For Koushik Mondal, a common citizen from North 24 Parganas, the news of the win initially felt surreal.

“I have been participating in the Nagaland lotteries occasionally, but I never expected such a massive win, especially on a day like this,” Mondal told local news outlets. He plans to use the winnings to clear long-standing family debts and invest in a sustainable business that can provide long-term employment in his local community.