[citation needed] As of 2008, it was one of the only two Karbi-language dailies in Karbi Anglong district,[1] The Thekar has wide reach among the people in terms of circulation figures as well as the reliability of the news matter.
[citation needed] The newspaper was founded with the name Angtong in the year 2004, as a weekly newspaper, but due to the opposition of the title by activist group Karbi Youth Organisation (KYO), the name was changed to Thekar.
The publication later expanded with an English daily "The Hills Review" and a cable TV "KAT Channel".
Many young writers are involved in improving the language by setting rules and coining new words through research, open discussion, etc.
The Hills Review is its sister daily newspaper published in English language from Diphu.