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Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025 Promises ₹11 Crore Jackpot
Chandigarh – The Punjab State Lotteries Department has announced its Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025, offering a grand prize of ₹11 crore. The draw is scheduled for October 31, 2025, and anticipation is building among lottery enthusiasts.
Tickets are priced at ₹500 each and are available for purchase from authorized distributors throughout the state. The department has printed 2.4 million tickets across three series (A, B, and C), numbered from 200000 to 999999.
The live draw will be broadcast on the official website [https://punjablotteries.com/livedraw] at 8 PM on the draw date, as well as on select television channels.
Winners must submit their winning tickets to the Director, Punjab State Lotteries, Yojana Bhavan, Plot No. 2B, Sector-33A, Chandigarh, within 30 days of the result publication date. Claims can be submitted in person or by post using the prescribed form. Applicable taxes will be deducted at source.
The department has also issued a warning about fraudulent messages circulating via email and phone, falsely claiming lottery wins and requesting online tax or fee payments. The public is advised to be cautious and disregard such messages.
The Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery presents an opportunity to win substantial prizes, ranging from ₹1000 to the ₹11 crore jackpot, just in time for the festive season. Good luck to all participants!
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