Conducted at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, the draw has revealed a new set of winners, with the coveted first prize of Rs 80 lakh finding its lucky recipient. The event, supervised by independent officials to ensure fairness, marks another milestone in Kerala’s long-standing lottery tradition.
Kerala State Lottery Results: Karunya KR-700 Winners Announced on April 5, 2025
Winning Numbers Unveiled
The top prize of Rs 80 lakh was awarded to the holder of the winning ticket, with the number to be officially validated in the Kerala Government Gazette. The second prize, worth Rs 5 lakh, and the third prize of Rs 1 lakh were also claimed, while a consolation prize of Rs 8,000 will be distributed to several fortunate participants. Additional prize tiers include Rs 5,000 for the fourth prize, Rs 2,000 for the fifth, Rs 1,000 for the sixth, Rs 500 for the seventh, and Rs 100 for the eighth.
As of 9:45 PM PDT on April 4, 2025 (10:15 AM IST on April 5), the complete list of winning numbers is being finalized on official platforms. The live stream of the draw commenced at 2:55 PM IST, with the official PDF results released at 4:00 PM IST. Participants can check their numbers on keralalotteries.com or keralalotteryresult.net.
How to Verify and Claim Prizes of
Ticket holders can confirm their results by:
- Visiting keralalotteries.com or keralalotteryresult.net, navigating to the Karunya KR-700 results section, and matching their ticket numbers.
- Reviewing the Kerala Government Gazette for the official list.
- Using the Kerala Lottery Barcode Scanner to authenticate tickets—a feature recently introduced by the department.
Winners of amounts up to Rs 5,000 can collect their prizes from any lottery shop in Kerala. For prizes exceeding Rs 5,000, claimants must submit their tickets, along with valid ID proof, to a bank or government lottery office within 30 days. A 30% income tax and 10% agent commission will be deducted from winnings above Rs 10,000, per state regulations.
Kerala’s Lottery Legacy
The Karunya KR-700 draw is part of Kerala’s weekly lottery lineup, which includes Win-Win (Monday), Sthree Sakthi (Tuesday), Akshaya (Wednesday), Karunya Plus (Thursday), Nirmal (Friday), Karunya (Saturday), and Fifty-Fifty (Sunday).
Initiated in 1967 by then-Finance Minister Shri P. K. Kunju Sahib, the Kerala State Lottery was India’s first government-run lottery program, designed to generate revenue and support the underprivileged. Today, it continues to thrive, offering six bumper lotteries annually alongside its weekly draws. The Vishu Bumper 2025, with a first prize of Rs 12 crore, launched ticket sales yesterday, April 4, adding to the excitement.
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