Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Local residents and business owners have claimed today's hartal in Mannar was a massive success.

Today marks the 58th day of a protest launched by residents of Mannar, demanding the suspension of a proposed wind power plant project in the area.

As part of the protest, local residents shut down their businesses today and engaged in a hartal.

For nearly two months, Mannar residents have been continuously protesting, demanding an end to both the proposed wind power plant and the excavation of mineral sand around the island and its surrounding areas.

Protesters claim that these construction and excavation activities have led to numerous environmental issues affecting their lives.

All shops in the area were closed, ...