Kathmandu, Mar.10: The 37th contingent of Sri Singhanath Battalion working in peace keeping operations in Lebanon at the call of the United Nations returned home today on completion of its term there.

The contingent led by major Pradip Kumar Shrestha comprises of 109 army personnel of various ranks.

Meanwhile the first batch of the 38th contingent of Sri Samsher Battalion left here today for Lebanon to replace the 37th contingent of Sri Singhanath Battalion.

The contingent led by lieutenant colonel Ramindra Chhetri comprises of 207 army personnel including officers, Jcos and other ranks.

Lt. General Sushil Raj Karki welcomed the Royal Nepalese Army peace keeping troops returning home and saw off those leaving for Lebanon.