Kohima, Mar 22 (PTI) Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar today said reports of factional hostilities among the Naga groups in places near eastern border of the state were causes of great concern amidst prevailing comparative peace in state.In his address on the opening day of budget session, Kumar thanked the tribal hoho (tribal apex body), NGOs and civil societies for their cooperation to the government to bring in peace during past three years but referred to reports of clashes among Naga factions in eastern border pockets.The governor appealed to all underground groups to desist from hostile acts and utterances, which "could fritter away the hard-earned relative peace." He reitereated the efforts of the government, its agencies, tribal hoho, churches, civil societies, especially Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), which contributed to the "most peaceful year in Nagaland in recent memories" as factional clashes and civilian casualties came down 'drastically.' Kumar said the state was committed to extend all support to the on-going peace process for an honorable settlement to the long drawn Naga political conflict.Referring to general law and order situation, the governor appreciated the roles of police and paramilitary forces in containing crimes.However, the presence of banned militant groups from outside the state and their activities continued to pose a challenge to the security agencies, especially in and around Dimapur, he observed.Kumar reminded the elected members of their responsibilities in providing effective leadership that could channelize people�s energy in 'productive pursuits.' "The state needs a leadership that inspires confidence among the public for productive activities," Kumar told the assembly.