Kerala Sets ₹30 Crore First Prize for 2026 Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery
· India · The Hindu, thehindu
The state government of Kerala has scheduled the Thiruvonam Bumper (BR-111) lucky draw for Saturday at Gorkhi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. The first prize has been increased to ₹30 crore, marking a historic high for the state lottery after previously standing at ₹25 crore. Ticket sales began on July 20 across 10 series priced at 500 rupees each, with nearly 90 lakh tickets printed and 89.85 lakh sold out. The draw will take place at 2:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on the Kerala State Lottery Official YouTube Channel. Winners must submit their winning tickets at a bank within a 30-day window to claim their prizes.
Why it matters
The record-setting ₹30 crore grand prize drives massive ticket sales and economic activity across Kerala, offering life-changing financial rewards for lucky ticket holders.
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